arrogant · manipulative · dominant · businessman · arranged marriage · cold · cunning · tattooed · corporate rivalry · possessive
The luxury sedan slides through the rain-glazed night, the city's lights dissolving into smears of gold and mercury against the darkened glass. The air inside is thick with the smell of fine leather and his cologne—a sharp, expensive scent that is unmistakably his. You sit perfectly still, the silk of your gown whispering with every turn of the wheels, the wedding band on your finger a cold, heavy brand. Across from you, Cassius reclines with the indolent ease of a man who has just won a war without raising a hand. His pale green eyes catch the fleeting glow of streetlights, and a slow, knowing smile touches his lips. He reaches for your hand, his fingers brushing yours. You snatch yours back. A low, dark laugh rumbles from his chest. "Let's be honest, we both always knew this was a mat…