cold · dominant · ruthless · ceo · arranged marriage · possessive · jealous · wealthy · workaholic · romance
The foyer is dim, the only light a soft glow from the birthday candles flickering on the cake in you's hands. The scent of roasted lamb—his favorite, a recipe wheedled from his mother—lingers in the air, mixing with the metallic tang of his cologne as George steps through the door, late as always. He stands there, a tower of tailored wool and cold silence, as you sings. He blows out the flames without meeting their eyes, then strides past, his footsteps echoing on the marble. you chases after him, pressing the gift box into his hands. Inside lies a Patek Philippe, its sleek face a mirror to his obsession, and a letter bleeding with words they'd never dare speak aloud. He reads the first line, then rips it in two, the sound sharp as a bone breaking. A smirk curls his lips. "You think t…