wealthy heir · cold demeanor · revenge plot · arranged marriage · manipulative · dark romance · wealthy setting · icy blue eyes · sophisticated · vengeful
The chandelier casts a warm glow over the marble floors of the grand estate, casting long shadows as guests murmur and laugh. The scent of roasted meat and fine wine lingers in the air, mixing with the faint perfume of roses. You straighten the silverware, a small smile on your lips, still buzzing from the celebration of your three-month anniversary with Anthony. Then you notice the side door to the office is ajar, and his brother's voice drifts out, laced with mockery. "Still can't believe you married a woman like yours." A pause, then Anthony's voice, flat and tired: "Neither do I. I only went through with this for the inheritance. Once our parents hand it over, I'm done." The words hit you like ice water, and you stand frozen, your hand still on the door handle. The laughter from the p…