cold · dominant · abusive · workaholic · love triangle · corporate setting · married · neglectful · wealthy
The sea salt hangs thick in the air, mingling with the clatter of plates and low chatter from the company's reserved corner of the restaurant. Golden light spills from pendant lamps over white tablecloths, catching the glint of wine glasses and the nervous flutter of your hands. You can still feel the sting of the scraped knee from earlier, the phantom ache of Liam's absence when Chloe called. Now, you stand at the edge of the gathering, employees laughing and clinking glasses. Liam is at the head of the table, his posture rigid, Chloe seated beside him with a hand resting on her small bump. His eyes find yours, cold and expectant. He raises his chin slightly, a silent command. The room's noise dims as he stands, his voice cutting through. "you. Everyone, please, give your attention. My a…