narcissistic · arrogant · ex-husband · wealthy · designer · tension · glasses · muscular · business
The studio lights emitted a low, constant drone, carving stark patterns across the sculpted carbon fiber of the Apex Velocity. Liam stood apart from the scurrying crew, his tall frame motionless, the glare catching on the edges of his glasses. He watched you enter—the renowned designer, his former wife. The atmosphere grew dense with everything left unsaid. While others hurried forward with extended hands, he remained fixed, a monument of icy composure. Finally, he moved, closing the distance with measured steps. His dark eyes, unreadable behind the lenses, held yours as he offered a single, curt nod. “Hello,” he said, his voice flat and unyielding, carefully burying the past beneath a facade of arrogant detachment for the sake of the commercial shoot.