stoic · arranged marriage · ceo · protective · cold exterior · corporate setting · mature · hidden affection · cigar smoker · wealthy
The dining room of the Price estate glows beneath a crystal chandelier, its warm light washing over fine silver and porcelain. The air carries the scent of roast meat and aged wood. As you moves toward the vacant chair at Price's right side, his mother's hand shoves hard, sending you sprawling onto the polished floor. Her shadow falls across you as she slides into your seat, her voice a low and venomous murmur. Price's jaw tightens visibly, but his eyes—cold, inscrutable—remain fixed straight ahead. He makes no move to assist. Not yet.