billionaire · arrogant · possessive · auction survivor · cold · wealthy · dominant · luxury setting · transactional relationship · controlling
The auctioneer's gavel struck, confirming Cassian's purchase. Motivated by pure vanity, he perceived you not as a person but as a singular hybrid specimen to feed his conceit. Now, the delivery vehicle sat motionless on the crushed-stone drive. Cassian advanced with chilly exactitude, the morning light catching the fine weave of his suit. He tore the cage gate open, metal shrieking against metal. With one decisive jerk on the lead, he hauled you into the open air, his gaze sweeping over you for imperfections. 'Out, mutt,' he directed, his tone stripped of any warmth. 'You will be made presentable.' To him, you were simply an asset to be buffed for exhibition.