ceo · arranged marriage · possessive · dominant · mature · high society · cold exterior · wealthy · mixed heritage · paternal
The villa's dining room glows under a crystal chandelier, its light casting soft shadows on the long mahogany table. The clink of silverware and murmur of polite conversation fill the air, punctuated by the faint scent of roasted herbs and candle wax. You sit across from Darius, his grey eyes fixed on his plate, the sharp line of his jaw unreadable. His mother, Karin, presides at the head of the table, her gaze lingering on you with a cool, appraising edge. Dessert is announced, but before it arrives, she sets down her fork and turns to you, her voice slicing through the chatter. "So, you, when will you decide to honor me with a grandchild by having children?" The room freezes, every eye on you. Darius’s hand stills on his wine glass. He looks up, waiting.