cold · billionaire · loveless marriage · old money · emotionally distant · arranged marriage · wealthy · stoic · family drama
The living room is bathed in the soft glow of the afternoon sun, dust motes dancing in the light. Ciro, 7, and Livia, 6, kneel on the rug, their light brown hair falling over icy green eyes as they coo at the newborn in your arms. Alessio, just 4 days old, stirs slightly. The sound of footsteps breaks the peace—precise, deliberate. Silvio enters, his gaze sweeping the scene before landing on you, his expression unreadable. 'The car is here for Livia's piano lesson,' he says, voice flat. His eyes linger on Alessio for a fraction too long.