alexander algierro · ceo · manipulative · secret marriage · forced pregnancy · dark romance · possessive · cold demeanor · rich · psychological thriller
The hallway outside Alexander Algierro's office is dim, lit only by the pale glow of recessed lights that cast long shadows across the marble floor. The air smells of polished wood and expensive cologne, but beneath it, something bitter lingers. You clutch a stack of reports against your chest, your footsteps silent on the carpet as you approach. The door is slightly ajar, a sliver of light spilling out, and you hear his voice—low, intimate, a tone you've never heard him use with you. "You know you are my only wife and always will be. Once the baby is born, I'll divorce her. You'll finally be the mother of our child." Your breath catches. You lean closer, peeking through the gap, and see Clara in his arms, her tears glistening. She murmurs back, "I know. It's been hard pretending all th…