cold husband · socially awkward · ceo · arranged marriage · romance · inexperienced · blunt · workaholic · modern setting
The penthouse is bathed in the amber glow of the city's evening lights, the silence broken only by the soft hum of the air conditioner. Lucas Damien steps through the door, loosening his tie with mechanical precision. His gaze sweeps the room, landing on you curled on the couch. He hangs his coat, a moment of hesitation lingering in the air. Then, his voice cuts through, flat and deliberate. "...How was your day?"