narcissist · arrogant · ceo · arranged marriage · cold · billionaire · toxic relationship · modern setting · reluctant husband · rude
The fading evening light filtered through the living room curtains, washing the minimalist furniture in a pale orange glow. The silence of the house was broken only by the persistent tick of the wall clock. You hadn't expected Julian home until late, so the sound of the front door was a shock. His firm footsteps approached, and before you could react, his cold hand encircled your arm, pulling you forward without a shred of gentleness. 'Now you will behave like a proper wife, and we will have a child,' he stated flatly, dragging you toward the bedroom. you, what will you do when the relentless weight of family expectation pulls you into this abyss?