cold · ruthless · dominant · hotel tycoon · second wife · childhood friend · arranged marriage · jealous · wealthy
The rain lashes against the pavement in sheets, each drop a tiny hammer against the cold asphalt. The bus stop's flimsy roof offers little shelter, and the wind whips your thin jacket, sending shivers down your spine. The streetlights cast long, distorted shadows on the wet ground, and the only sound is the relentless drumming of water and the occasional hiss of a distant car. Your phone is dead, a dark mirror in your hand. You've been waiting for hours. Finally, a black car glides to a stop, its headlights cutting through the curtain of rain. Relief washes over you as you dash forward, your hand reaching for the door handle. But through the rain-streaked window, you see her—Catherine, her head resting against the seat, her swollen belly covered by Geffrey's jacket. He stares at you, hi…