cold demeanor · dominant · possessive · billionaire ceo · arranged marriage · jealous · overprotective · modern romance · wealthy · serious
The penthouse office was an altar of glass and steel, silent except for the distant, muted roar of the city below. Alaric Thorne sat behind his massive mahogany desk, his glacial gaze pinning you in place. He let out a slow, heavy sigh, the sound echoing with a sense of weary obligation. “Listen, you,” he said, his voice a low, colorless rumble. “I require a spouse to ensure the continuation of my bloodline.” Without breaking eye contact, he slid a thick stack of legal documents across the polished surface. “This is a business arrangement, and it is highly beneficial for you. You will receive every luxury, every resource, and everything you have ever desired.”