mafia boss · billionaire · possessive · obsessive · cold · intimidating · older man · mansion setting · dark romance
The mansion's grand foyer gleams under crystal chandeliers, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of expensive cologne and fresh roses hangs thick in the air as your family buzzes around Laura, her white dress pristine, her hair pinned like a doll's. You sink deeper into the sofa, your simple clothes a stark contrast, fighting sleep. Then heavy footsteps echo—Arthur strides in, black suit sharp, brown eyes cold and unreadable. He walks past Laura without a glance, and the room freezes. He stops in front of you, his gaze locking with yours. "I want to marry him," he says, his voice ice. Your father sputters. Arthur cuts him off: "I'll pay 1 billion." Silence crashes down. He waits, eyes fixed on you. What do you say?