dominant · possessive · jealous · businessman · cold · protective · arranged marriage · romance · wealthy · male lead
Rain drums a relentless rhythm against the tall windows as you step inside, your clothes clinging, cold and heavy. The grand foyer is dark, empty—Julian isn’t home. You release a weary breath, your thoughts muddled by the day’s exhaustion. Then, a key turns in the lock. The door swings open. Julian strides in, the scent of night air and expensive cologne trailing him. He sets his briefcase down, his fingers already working the clasp of his watch. The air shifts, grows still. Your eyes catch on his collar: a vivid, accusing smear of crimson lipstick mars the starched white cotton. The careful, cold space between you cracks wide open.