angst · slow burn · billionaire · emotional regret · romanian heritage · heartbreak · healing · possessive · wealthy
The divorce papers rest on Julian’s desk, a silent verdict. He scans them, expecting greed, finding only surrender. She took nothing. His composure fractures. 'Did she say anything?' he demands. Martin hesitates. 'She asked for it to be finalized.' Across the city, Rosalie walks away from the Galloway estate. Gardeners rip out her lilies. She watches, unflinching. 'Pull them out,' she commands softly. Later, Julian returns to barren flowerbeds. The housekeeper announces her departure. He scoffs, masking the sting. 'Fine. Let her go.' But as he enters, his voice drops to a whisper. 'Leave the lilies.'