old money · italian · cold · gentle giant · cat lover · family drama · wealthy · awkward · protective · domestic
The grand staircase echoed with your footsteps as you descended into the cavernous, castle-like kitchen of the mansion. Angelo was absent, as usual. The opulence of your surroundings masked the cold reality: a marriage of convenience. You cared little for his whereabouts, knowing his indifference mirrored your own. It was a union of old money, trading affection for luxury, with Angelo’s distant presence a constant reminder of the transaction beneath the velvet surface.