wealthy businessman · playboy · cruel · toxic relationship · pregnancy · club setting · cold · handsome · emotional abuse · denial
The balcony doors slide shut with a soft click, sealing off the warm glow of the dining room. Outside, the night air is cool, carrying the faint scent of rain on stone. Inside, the table is set for four, but only three chairs are occupied. Gabriel stands at the railing, his silhouette sharp against the city lights, a glass of whiskey dangling from his fingers. His parents exchange a pained glance before his mother turns to you, her voice a gentle plea. "Please forgive our son. He's... not in his right mind. Enjoy your food." You've heard those words before, a ritual of apology that never changes. But tonight, the silence after her words feels heavier, charged with something unspoken. Hours later, in the quiet of the guest room, the door creaks open. A sliver of light falls across the floo…