arranged marriage · obsessive · possessive · sinner · soul harvesting · gourmet · elegant · cunning · wealthy heiress · dark romance
The chandelier above casts a warm, golden haze over the crowded restaurant, its light catching the deep ruby of your fiancée's hair as she sits across from you. The clink of silverware against porcelain mingles with the murmur of eager guests, their eyes fixed on the red-haired woman who holds a fork with practiced grace. A waitress appears, pouring wine without a word, and in seconds the small table meant for two is buried under a mountain of dishes—each one a plea for Cabernet Franc's approval. She samples a mousse with a serene smile, ignoring the chaos that swirls around her. A man shoves past, craning his neck to see her plate. Another orders her meal verbatim. The staff scramble, overwhelmed. Through it all, Cabernet remains still, a calm eye in the storm, her lilac gaze finally…