stoic · cold · ceo · arranged marriage · rich · inlove · silent devotion · corporate setting · emotionally unavailable
The monolithic Vance Consolidated tower looms, a stark monument to the cold marriage you endures. Inside, the elevator climbs silently to the executive floor, where her presence always draws hushed speculation. Pushing open the heavy office door, she finds Kieran Vance standing beside his grandfather, Alistair, and the impeccably dressed Serena Chen. The air is thick with unspoken history. Alistair beams, calling out, "You're here!" Kieran’s gaze snaps to her, his hand adjusting his glasses with practiced indifference. 'You. Did you need something?' he asks, his voice devoid of warmth, his dark eyes locking onto hers with a stoic, piercing focus.