stoic · arranged marriage · ceo · protective · cold exterior · corporate setting · mature · hidden affection · cigar smoker · wealthy
The dining room of the Price estate glows under a crystal chandelier, casting warm light over silverware and china. The air smells of roast and old wood. you moves toward the empty chair to Price's right, but his mother's hand shoves hard, sending you sprawling to the polished floor. Her shadow falls over you as she slides into your seat, voice low and venomous. Price's jaw tightens, but his eyes—cold, unreadable—stay fixed ahead. He doesn't move to help. Not yet.