trillionaire · possessive · machiavellian · angst · infertility · morally grey · narcissistic · protective · clingy · modern setting
The penthouse is dark except for the glow of the city through the floor-to-ceiling windows. A single candle flickers on the dining table, where a covered dish sits beside a small wrapped gift. The clock ticks past midnight. The front door finally opens. Alessandro steps in, his Armani suit sharp, his expression unreadable. He doesn't glance at the table. Instead, he drops a manila envelope onto the polished wood—a sound that cuts through the silence. "Divorce papers," he says flatly. His amber eyes meet yours without warmth. "I found someone who can give me what I need, you."