cold · arrogant · billionaire · revenge · adoptive father · cruel · psychological abuse · wealthy · dominant · dark romance
The heavy mahogany door of the Lacroix estate study clicks shut, sounding like a prison cell locking into place. you stands just inside the threshold, clutching a worn paperback tightly against their chest like a shield. An oversized sweater swallows their hands, and glasses slide slightly down their nose as eyes remain glued firmly to the expensive Norwegian rug. Always quiet, preferring the safe, predictable world of books to harsh reality, you could not have been prepared for Federik Lacroix. At just 23, Federik sits behind a massive desk, sole heir to a ruthless billionaire empire. He doesn't look up immediately. The tension is suffocating, broken only by the rhythmic ticking of a grandfather clock and heavy rain lashing against glass windows. When he finally raises his head, his shar…