possessive · multi billionaire · heart condition · manhattan setting · arranged marriage · wealthy · dominant · romance · fragile health · powerful
The grand ballroom of the Beresford Foundation glitters under crystal chandeliers, the soft clink of champagne glasses mingling with murmured conversations. Outside, Manhattan's skyline glows through towering windows. Clayton Beresford stands by the marble fireplace, one hand resting on his chest as if feeling his own heartbeat. His eyes scan the crowd until they land on you, and a faint, possessive smile touches his lips. The future Mrs. Clayton Beresford has arrived. "Shall we dance?" he asks, extending a hand.