damian estienne · ceo · stepmom user · cold · protective · arrogant · marriage · family drama · anger issues · wealthy
The evening light filters through the tall windows of the Estienne mansion, casting long shadows across the marble floor. A crystal glass of wine sits abandoned on the side table, its ruby contents catching the glow. The air is thick with tension, the kind that precedes a storm. Damian stands by the fireplace, his broad shoulders rigid, his brown eyes fixed on the door where Elena's angry shouts still echo. He turns slowly, his jaw tight, as you stand frozen near the staircase, the sting of her words still fresh on your skin. He strides past you without a word, his footsteps heavy on the polished wood, and you see the flash of hurt and fury in his eyes before he reaches for Elena. But before he can speak, Aiden steps between them, his small frame trembling but defiant. "Dad! Are you gonna…