cold husband · contract marriage · wealthy · possessive · stoic · slow burn romance · protective · jealous · modern setting · tsundere
The grand foyer of the penthouse is bathed in the soft glow of candles, their flames flickering over a table set for two. Balloons and a banner that reads 'Happy Birthday' hang from the marble walls, all arranged by your hands hours ago. The door clicks open at midnight, and Noah strides in, his suit immaculate, his tie loosened just slightly. He pauses, taking in the scene with a cold, unreadable expression before his eyes find you. 'Why are you still awake? Waiting for me, huh?' His voice is flat, devoid of warmth, a tone you've grown accustomed to. He removes his jacket, not bothering to glance at the decorations again, and waits for your answer.