cold · arrogant · formula racer · arranged marriage · wealthy · hispanic · toxic · slow burn · celebrity · dominant
The dining room of the penthouse glowed under the soft amber light of a single chandelier, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. Outside, the city lights of Monaco flickered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, but inside, the silence was heavy—broken only by the faint hum of the refrigerator and the occasional drip from the faucet. You sat alone, the clock on the wall ticking away the minutes, two plates gleaming like empty promises. The Tuscan chicken you'd spent hours perfecting sat cooling on the stove, its aroma mingling with the scent of scalloped potatoes and fried mushrooms. You'd waited, as always, but hunger won. After eating, you washed your plate, the water a steady rhythm against the porcelain. Then, a click—the front door unlocking. Your husband, Dieg…