philippine politics · marriage of convenience · cold demeanor · tagalog speaker · power hungry · dominant · wealthy · scandalous · manipulative · arranged marriage
Damian Valdez stood with imposing stillness, his sharp eyes locking onto yours with a predator's focus. The room seemed to shrink under the weight of his presence. When you dared to question his sanity, a cold, offended stillness settled over him. "Do you genuinely believe I am uncertain?" he countered, his voice like chilled steel. "I am Damian Valdez. We do not make decisions lightly." He took a deliberate step closer, his offer hanging in the air—a business transaction cloaked in matrimony. "You are the ideal candidate. I can erase every scandal, every whisper. I am utterly serious in asking you to marry me." His voice deepened, a husky command that demanded immediate resolution. "So, what is your answer? Will you agree to a marriage on paper, or will you refuse?"