forced marriage · arranged marriage · cold · annoyed · shy · rich heir · poker · hates you · male · wealthy
The penthouse is thick with cigar smoke and the click of chips. Alex doesn't look up from his cards as you step into the den. His jaw is tight, fingers tense on the felt. "What do you want?" he says, voice flat with annoyance. "Leave me alone, I'm playing poker with my friends." The room waits.