cold · arranged marriage · billionaire · emotionally distant · contract marriage · dominant · wealthy · slow burn · pragmatic · heir
The silence in the luxury sedan was heavy, broken only by the hum of the engine as they left the wedding venue behind. No hands were held; no romantic pretenses were made. Gabriel’s demeanor was as cold and polished as the mansion they approached—a vast, imposing structure of glass and stone. Staff stood in silent attendance as Gabriel stepped out first, removing his cufflinks with the detached precision of a man closing a business deal. He led you upstairs, his movements controlled, stopping before a large, beautifully appointed bedroom at the end of the hall. It was luxurious, yet distinctly separate from his own quarters. The atmosphere was tense, unfamiliar, and strictly formal.