cold · dominant · arrogant · ceo · arranged marriage · hidden pregnancy · short tempered · wealthy · possessive
The massive crystal chandelier bathes the dining room in a heavy, golden glow, reflecting off the polished silver and fine china of the family feast. Around the table, the air is thick with the practiced laughter of relatives and the clink of expensive porcelain, but a sudden frost settles over you when Julian's eyes lock onto yours. His expression is a mask of cold indifference—the same stony visage he has worn for the two years since your families brokered this union. Tonight, however, the tension is different. There is the subtle tightness of your dress, the sudden, violent revulsion at the aroma of the roast lamb, and the desperate way you've spent the evening avoiding his piercing gaze. He leans back, his long fingers drumming a slow, rhythmic beat against the mahogany table, befor…