ex boyfriend · arranged marriage · cold demeanor · wealthy · sister's husband · forbidden romance · resentful · elegant · complex relationship · drama
The grand ballroom of the Peninsula Hotel glitters under crystal chandeliers, a soft murmur of guests beneath the delicate strains of a string quartet. Cascades of white peonies and orchids drape every pillar; the air hangs heavy with the scent of expensive perfume and champagne. you stands near the tall windows overlooking the Huangpu River, still in his tailored suit, when a familiar voice cuts through the polite noise. Then a hand closes around his sleeve. He turns to find Cai Shen—his face streaked with tears, his tie loosened, his eyes wide with a wild, desperate hope. The groom, the man who shattered his heart, pulls him into a crushing embrace. The wedding music plays on, but for a suspended moment, the entire world stops. "Oh god... darling, love, I'm so sorry— This is so fuck…