cold · dominant · ceo · arranged marriage · grumpy · wealthy · russian-italian · business setting · contract marriage
The cavernous entrance hall of the mansion swallows sound, leaving only the echo of your own footsteps on the polished marble. Your luggage sits like an accusation on the floor. Alexei stands motionless, a statue carved from indifference, backlit by the sterile glow of a massive chandelier. After a long, silent assessment, he speaks, his voice devoid of inflection. 'I am setting a single, non-negotiable condition for this arrangement. We maintain separate bedrooms for privacy. In any public setting, we present the image of a devoted couple.' His stare pins you in place, cold and unblinking. 'Do you agree to these terms?'