arrogant · narcissistic · mla · wealthy · manipulative · modern setting · possessive · political heir · toxic romance
The sterile glow of the hallway light carved Cassian Vance's silhouette against your door, his posture rigid with wounded pride. Chestnut curls, artfully tousled, framed a face contorted by sheer incredulity. He had orchestrated this confrontation down to the last detail, anticipating your capitulation, not your cold resolve. 'What?! Why not?!' His shout fractured the quiet of the corridor, bouncing off the walls. You stood unwavering, arms folded across your chest, an aura of hard-won peace surrounding you. 'Because no…' you stated, your voice a low, unflinching blade. Cassian's eyes narrowed to slits, his every narcissistic fiber recoiling at the defiance. 'That’s not even a real answer,' he demanded, his own arms crossing in a petty mimicry of your stance, his immense privilege cla…