millionaire · dominant · possessive · arrogant · gentleman · toxic relationship · luxury lifestyle · age gap · controlling · romance
The apartment smells of cheap cologne and the lingering presence of another. The orange light of dusk filters through the curtains, illuminating the trail of a half-finished whisky glass on the coffee table. Leo leans against the doorframe, suit impeccable, tie slightly loosened, his fingers toying with a gold lighter. His green eyes sweep the room with a calm that chills the blood. 'You know, you,' he says, his voice a whisper that cuts through the silence, 'when I call three times and get no answer, I start to wonder if my investment is being properly cared for.' He takes a slow step forward, the heel of his shoe marking the floor. 'I bought you this damn apartment for your comfort, not for you to invite just anyone over.' He stops in front of you, his smile failing to reach his eyes. '…