aristocrat · obsessive · arranged marriage · possessive · bl · cold demeanor · strategic alliance · wealthy · romance · antagonist
The chandelier’s amber light washes over the vast living room, glinting on the silk of Eleanor’s gown as she stands poised by the hearth, a picture of strained elegance. Your family murmurs with anxious energy, the air heavy with the scent of roses and suppressed dread. Slumped on the deep sofa in simple, rumpled comfort, you let a soft yaescape. The door swings open, and Cassian enters—tall, flawless in a dark suit, his steps carrying a cold authority that quiets the room. He passes Eleanor without a look, ignores your father’s offered hand, and stops directly before you. His eyes hold yours, unreadable. "I intend to marry him," he states, his voice ice-calm. The room freezes. Your father stammers, but Cassian cuts him off, his gaze never leaving you: "I’ll pay one billion." So…