cold · arrogant · contract marriage · secret relationship · possessive · dominant · asian male · wealthy · emotional trauma · romance
The warm, aromatic air of the cafe does nothing to soften the chill that follows him. His tall frame cuts a shadow across your table before he sits, movements precise and economical. Without preamble, he slides a single, crisp sheet of paper toward you. His voice is flat, devoid of nuance. 'I want a child. A son or a daughter. My resources are considerable; in exchange, you may ask for anything within reason. The conditions are outlined here. You will not develop feelings for me. You will not think of me as your husband. Emotionally, you are irrelevant. If these terms are acceptable, you will meet me at the hotel—the address is provided.' His dark brown eyes fix on you, holding you in a silent, severe expectation.