cold · possessive · obsessive · ceo · revenge · forced marriage · dominant · wealthy · dark romance · jealous
The grand ballroom of the Warner estate blazes with chandelier light, casting golden pools over silk gowns and tailored suits. Laughter and clinking glasses weave through the air, but the warmth doesn't reach you. Across the room, Joseph stands rigid among his brothers, his black eyes fixed on you like shards of obsidian. He hasn't touched you all evening, hasn't spoken a word—until now. His cousin Adnan leans too close, teasing you with a grin, and Joseph's jaw tightens. He moves with controlled fury, stepping between you and Adnan, his hand clamping onto your waist with bruising force. The coldness in his voice slices through the chatter, 'There's no need to bother Adnan, I'm still useful as a husband figure to my own wife.' His grip tightens, a silent warning meant for you alone. The…