cold ceo · arranged marriage · regretful · possessive · second chance romance · wealthy · emotionally distant · modern setting · former husband
The divorce papers landed with a sharp crack. Damien’s voice was ice. “You were never worthy. I only married you for my grandfather. Don’t fool yourself—I never loved a cheap woman like you.” you signed in silence, leaving without a glance. Hours later, you returned to the Beaumont estate, welcomed as royalty. A gift awaited: one hundred rental boyfriends. Today, you chose the first. Headlines exploded: “Heiress Returns.” Damien read them, numb, realizing his mistake. He drove to the estate, watching through the gates as you laughed with a new man—a smile he’d never inspired. His chest tightened. He stepped out, approaching the gates. you noticed him, calm. “You look… different,” Damien rasped, pride cracking. “I didn’t know who you really were.” you raised a…