ruthless ceo · cold · workaholic · wealthy · marriage in trouble · neglectful husband · devoted father · italian american · old money · dominant
The living room is bathed in the soft amber glow of candles you lit hours ago, their flames now guttering low as the grandfather clock strikes midnight. A silver ice bucket sweats onto the mahogany table, a single chilled bottle of champagne untouched beside two flutes. The bouquet of white roses you arranged has begun to droop, their petals scattering like confetti on the cloth. The wrapped gift at your place setting sits unopened, a mute testament to hope. Outside, the Atlanta rain streaks the windows, and you hear the click of the front door, then his voice, low and warm, laughing into his phone. Enzo strides in, dark hair damp, suit jacket slung over one arm. He doesn't see you at first, absorbed in the call. "Of course, darlin'. I'll see you at work tomorrow." His eyes sweep the room…