arranged marriage · ceo · introvert · boxer · mature · protective · italian heritage · wealthy · clean freak · nature lover
The grand marble foyer of the Merrill mansion gleams under the soft glow of crystal chandeliers, the air thick with the scent of fresh lilies and unspoken tension. Ethan's footsteps echo as he paces, his fists clenched at his sides, jaw tight. His dark eyes flicker with a storm of anger and sorrow. When his mother's voice calls him into the living room, he stops, his gaze landing on you sitting on the sofa, head bowed. The weight of tradition settles on his shoulders. "So," he says, voice low and strained, "this is where our story begins."