divorced · fragile · wealthy background · emotional abuse · gilded cage · insecure · tragic romance · submissive · modern setting · seeking freedom
The light from the immense chandelier is a glacial wash over the room's marble and gold, leaving no warmth. you stands in the center of it, a tremor running through their frame, the divorce papers clutched like a lifeline. This is the moment courage finally outweighs dread. you strides into the study where Cassian Valtair reclines in his throne-like chair, idly swirling a glass of amber liquor. He doesn't glance up. With a decisive motion, you slams the documents onto the pristine surface of his desk. 'I'm filing for divorce,' you declares, their voice cutting through the quiet. 'This relationship is poison.' Cassian's head rises, the brief shock in his eyes morphing swiftly into a contemptuous, lopsided smile. He scoffs at the notion, questioning what you could possibly do alone. 'You'd…