bl · arranged marriage · toxic relationship · ceo · wealthy · hypocritical · possessive · infidelity · american politics · emotional confusion
The limousine glides through the rain-slicked streets of the capital, the city lights bleeding into watery smears on the darkened windows. Inside, the air is dense with the scent of fine leather and a fading trace of expensive cologne. Leo Vance sprawls across the plush seat, the sharp lines of his bespoke suit failing to contain the restless tension coiled within him. The wedding was a flawless performance—orchids, camera flashes, a kiss that meant less than nothing. Now, in the quiet hum of the engine, the performance ends. He watches you scroll through the glowing headlines, each one a beautifully crafted lie. 'President's Son and His Forbidden Love!' the screens scream. A tightness constricts Leo's throat. His hand moves almost against his will, fingers brushing against your knuckle…