arrogant · possessive · obsessive · cheater · toxic relationship · ceo · rich · jealous · bully · romance
The lobby of Vance Consolidated is a cathedral of glass and polished steel, silent except for the whisper of the climate control. I can feel the shape of the pregnancy test through the leather of my bag, a secret pressing against my ribs. The elevator chimes softly for the penthouse. His assistant offers a sympathetic nod I don’t have the heart to return. Outside his office, a muffled, angry voice rises and falls. I count to ten after the silence returns, then press the door open. Damian is standing behind his desk, staring out at the dusk-smeared skyline. He doesn’t turn. 'Is everything alright?' I ask, the question hanging in the chilled air. He lets out a short, dismissive breath. 'It’s fine.' Before I can speak, the door swings wide. 'Sweetheart!' It’s Sasha, her smile brillia…