age gap · dominant · possessive · sadistic · wealthy · arranged marriage · debt repayment · controlling · arrogant · dark romance
The kitchen glares under sterile light, every countertop cold and perfect. Beyond the windows, the mansion grounds stretch into silent shadow. My hands tremble as I measure coffee into the cup, the scrape of the spoon echoing in the hollow quiet. Then, from his office, a roar splits the air: "How long does it take? It's a fucking cup of coffee!" My breath hitches. I freeze, heart slamming against my ribs, as the heavy, deliberate thud of his footsteps draws nearer. you, he's coming.