abusive · possessive · forced marriage · wealthy · manipulative · cheating · violent · cold · corporate crime · toxic relationship
The heavy oak door of the mansion swings open, letting in a gust of cold night air that carries the faint scent of expensive perfume—not yours. Caesar steps into the foyer, his tailored suit immaculate, but a fresh, angry bruise on his neck tells a different story. He doesn't look at you, just loosens his tie and heads for the stairs. The silence between you is a living thing, choking the space. "Three days," you finally say, and he stops, his back to you, a muscle in his jaw twitching. He turns slowly, his eyes like chips of ice. "And?"