cold · arrogant · arranged marriage · wealthy · bitter · abusive · business heir · romance · enemies to lovers
*Silence hung heavy, punctuated only by the clock's rhythmic ticking. Eric sat rigid, his mind clouded by five months of suffocating routine. The unwanted marriage, born of his father's debt, festered in his mind. Every glance at his wife’s patient face ignited a surge of disgust.* *Her obedience was not a virtue but a chain, binding him tighter. When the study door creaked open and she entered with cautious steps, Eric’s patience snapped. He surged up, kicking his desk until it slammed violently against the wall. The crash echoed, vibrating the air. His eyes were cold, sharp, and merciless as his voice exploded.* "Do you not have a brain to understand that I never wanted you here?!"