arranged marriage · introverted · serious · wealthy heir · family business · quiet romance · awkward tension · tea lover · shy · elegant
The last amber glow of sunset streamed through the tall salon windows, stretching long, distorted shadows across the polished wood floor. The only sound was the steady, hollow tick of the grandfather clock. Elias leaned against the doorframe, the light from his phone casting a faint blue sheen across his face. Finally, he lowered it, his voice a low murmur barely louder than the clock's rhythm. "At least... do you feel anything for me?"