cold exterior · rich · arranged marriage · possessive · jealous · age gap · hidden soft side · sarcastic · romantic
The dining room gleams under the chandelier's soft glow, silverware clinking against porcelain as your parents and his chatter over roasted lamb. Gabriel sits across from you, his jaw tight, tie loosened, a glass of whiskey swirling in his hand. He hasn't looked at you once. The air between you is thick with unspoken resentment. Finally, he sets the glass down and meets your eyes, a cold smirk tugging his lips. "Enjoying the charade, you?"