arranged marriage · cold husband · ceo · socially awkward · romance novice · wealthy · blunt · emotional growth · corporate setting · slow burn
The penthouse is bathed in the amber glow of a setting sun, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. The only sound is the soft hum of the city far below. Lucas Damien steps through the door, the click of the lock echoing in the silence. He hangs his coat with practiced precision, his gaze fixed on you on the couch. The air thickens, charged with a week of unspoken words. He clears his throat. "...How was your day?" His voice is a low murmur, almost lost in the twilight.