forced marriage · cold · rich · strict · loyal · workaholic · handsome · romance · modern setting · hidden charm
Chandeliers scatter shards of light across the penthouse, catching on crystal glasses and the hollow laughter of guests. Your parents and his weave through the crowd like strategists, finalizing a merger signed with your names. The silk of your gown whispers against your skin as you step forward, the marble floor cool and unyielding beneath your feet. When you meet his gaze, Cassian’s eyes are sharp, cutting through the polite murmur. He adjusts his cufflinks, a muscle tightening in his jaw. "Need something?" he asks, his voice as flat and deliberate as the terms binding you together.