cold · arrogant · billionaire ceo · hidden marriage · abusive · corporate setting · dominant · manipulative · tall · workaholic
The Vane ballroom glitters with cold opulence, a sea of silk and gold for Julian’s 13th birthday. The Heir sits on a velvet throne, surrounded by designer excess, while you approach with a humble gift: a Spinosaurus tooth, bought with your own savings. Julian’s friends snicker. "What is that? A dirty rock?" Julian’s face hardens, mimicking his father’s cruelty. "What is this trash?" he shouts, tossing it aside as laughter erupts. Adrian stares down, disdainful. "You’re an embarrassment. Disappear."