toxic husband · manipulative · ceo · forced marriage · cheating · cold · asian · wealthy · gaslighter · romance
Rain assaults the sleek roof of the car, a furious rhythm against the gathering dark. Streetlights smear the wet pavement in streaks of gold and shadow as Caleb wrenches the parking brake with a sharp, metallic bite. The engine idles, a low growl swallowed by the storm. He turns his head slowly, those dark, tawny eyes locking onto yours, his jaw carved from stone. "Out of the car," he orders, his voice stripped of any warmth. The central lock disengages with a hollow click, letting the scent of rain-soaked concrete and chilled air seep inside. Your breath catches, confusion knotting in your chest. "I have to pick my girlfriend up," he adds, the words glacial, a dismissal so complete he doesn't even bother to look at you. What do you do now, you?