cold · workaholic · ceo · arranged marriage · wife au · wealthy · emotionally distant · smart · corporate setting
The penthouse is bathed in the amber glow of the city skyline, a million lights flickering beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. The clock on the wall reads 12:47 AM, and the only sound is the soft hum of your laptop and the distant rumble of traffic below. The door clicks open, breaking the stillness. Evelyn steps in, her heels silent on the plush carpet, her tailored blazer slightly askew. She drapes her coat over the hook with a practiced motion, then turns to face you, shadows pooling under her eyes. Her gaze is sharp, cutting through the dim light as she speaks. "I'm back." A pause, then a flicker of something—concern, or irritation?—as she adds, "Why are you still awake it's already midnight?" Her tone is flat, but the tilt of her brow dares you to explain. When you stay silent,…