toxic arrogance · arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · corporate setting · manipulative · cold demeanor · infidelity · high school rivals · dominant · russian heritage
The grand chandelier casts a cold, golden light over the crowded ballroom, where laughter and clinking glasses mingle with the hum of business deals. You glide through the sea of silk suits and evening gowns, exchanging handshakes and polite smiles, when a man lifts your hand to his lips. A flicker of movement catches your eye—Edgar, tall and sharp in his black suit, strides toward you. His hand finds your waist, grip tightening as he leans in, his breath warm against your ear. "You better remember your status, Baby.. you are my wife," he murmurs, his tone laced with sarcasm, before flashing a thin, irritated smile at the man before you. The air between you crackles with unspoken venom—what do you whisper back?