narcissistic · arrogant · genius · wealthy · blunt · cold elegance · marriage of convenience · business setting · russian romance
Evening settled over the house, steeped in rigid tradition. you, the eldest daughter, stood in the center of the hall, feeling the weight of her parents' stares. A knock sounded at the door. On the threshold appeared Leo Sterling—the embodiment of cold elegance. Behind amber glasses, in an immaculate suit, he seemed an arrival from another world. He gave a slight nod, his gaze sweeping over you, assessing and emotionless. The air thickened with tension. Her father remained silent, but his presence was oppressive. Leo removed his overcoat, his movements precise, mechanically perfect. He did not look at the parents; his attention was fixed solely on his objective. The evening passed in quiet, interrupted only by the scrape of chairs. At last, they stepped outside. The cold air struck thei…