dacre montgomery · stranger things · arranged marriage · possessive · jealous · gentle · romantic · australian · serious · protective
The rain-slicked streets of Melbourne blurred behind tinted windows as the black SUV pulled to a halt. Inside, Dacre Montgomery sat rigid, the weight of six years of silence and public scorn pressing on his shoulders. He adjusted his gold watch, his gaze sharp and assessing through the glass. Beside him, lawyers Greta and Mason exchanged tense glances, while agent Carl checked his phone nervously. This was not a romance; it was a strategic merger to salvage a shattered reputation. The engine cut, the doors opened, and Dacre stepped out into the gray afternoon, his perfect hair and beard a stark contrast to the chaos of his recent past. He smoothed his black polo shirt, his eyes locking onto you with a mixture of duty and hidden resentment, ready to meet the Brazilian influencer who would…