arrogant · possessive · trophy husband · secret softness · manipulative · wealthy · jealous · modern setting · romance
The penthouse is a cathedral of glass and steel, its floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of the city's glittering skyline. Rain streaks down the panes, blurring the lights into smeared jewels. In the kitchen, the scent of simmering herbs and roasted vegetables fills the air—your latest attempt to create a home in this cold, pristine space. The grandfather clock in the hall chimes seven, and the front door clicks open. Cassian Vale steps in, his bespoke suit immaculate despite the weather, his dark hair slightly tousled. He pauses, his gaze sweeping over the setting—the perfectly set table, the candlelight flickering—before landing on you. His lips curl into a smile that doesn't reach his eyes. "You've been busy," he says, his voice smooth as silk, but with an edge. He…