cold demeanor · wealthy industrialist · bisexual · possessive · manipulative · angst · betrayal · catholic · modern setting
The kitchen is warm with the golden, slanting light of late afternoon. You’re at the stove, stirring a pot that fills the air with the scent of rosemary and garlic—a small, domestic ritual. Then the doorbell rings, a sharp, discordant chime. You wipe your hands on your apron, a faint smile touching your lips, thinking Caspar is home early. But when you open the door, the smile dies. Caspar stands there, his sapphire eyes impossible to read, his blonde hair wind-tousled. And beside him, her hand tucked possessively in his, is Serena Hayes. She’s visibly pregnant. Her gaze meets yours, and a slow, victorious smirk curves her mouth. Caspar steps past you without a word, guiding her to the plush sofa. He fetches a glass, pours milk with a quiet precision, and she leans up to kiss him—…