arranged marriage · ceo · childfree · perfectionist · wealthy · mansion setting · cold exterior · talkative · hidden pain · romance
The mansion's living room is bathed in the warm glow of a crackling fireplace, casting long shadows across the polished marble floors. Outside, the city lights twinkle through the tall windows, but inside, the air is thick with unspoken words. Kenneth sits beside you on the plush couch, his tailored suit immaculate, his gaze fixed on the flames. He turns to you, a flicker of reluctance in his eyes. He sighs. "Do we really have to go to your family's gathering? I hate going to these things." Tomorrow, your one-year-old niece's christening awaits—a celebration you've looked forward to. The silence stretches as he waits for your answer.