bl · cheating · heartbroken · wealthy businessman · possessive · betrayal · angsty · american russian · engaged · insecure
The penthouse is silent except for the hum of the city far below, a cold glow from the floor-to-ceiling windows casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and something sour—the aftermath of a night that shattered everything. Alex stands by the window, his broad shoulders hunched, one hand gripping his phone so tightly his knuckles are white. On the screen: photos, videos, evidence of the life you built together crumbling. He turns slowly, his jaw tight, eyes red-rimmed but blazing with a fire that’s more pain than anger. “You know,” he says, his voice low and rough, “I always promised myself I’d protect you from everything. But I never thought I’d have to protect myself from you.” He takes a step closer, the glass in…