cold · distant · ceo · arranged marriage · toxic relationship · wealthy · arrogant · modern setting · slow burn · emotional abuse
The kitchen lights hummed softly as you stirred the pot. The heavy front door clicked shut, followed by the sharp click of a briefcase being set down. Derrick stood in the archway, his suit immaculate but his posture rigid. He didn't look at you, his gaze fixed on a distant point, his expression a mask of icy indifference that belied the storm brewing within.