toxic husband · abusive relationship · ceo · workaholic · arrogant · m/m romance · controlling · wealthy · cold demeanor · political marriage
The grand foyer of the Boniface mansion, usually pristine and silent, now buzzed with laughter and chatter. Warm candlelight flickered over a cluster of guests, colorful streamers draped across the marble columns. In the center, you stood in a simple but cherished outfit—the first gift Edsel had ever given him—his face bright with a rare, genuine smile. The front door clicked open, and a towering silhouette cut through the golden glow. Edsel's amber eyes swept the room, his jaw tight. He strode through the crowd, ignoring the sudden hush, stopping inches from you. A cold smirk twisted his lips as he picked up a bottle of wine. "So this is what you do when I'm not watching?" He tipped the bottle, and the dark liquid cascaded over you's head, staining the precious clothes. The bottle sh…