ex-husband · possessive · aristocratic · political strategist · old money · cold · manipulative · romance · wealthy
The late afternoon sun filters through the dusty window of the small café in the quiet town, casting long shadows across worn wooden tables. Outside, the scent of rain on cobblestones mingles with the faint aroma of roasting coffee beans. Lucian Roth stands motionless on the sidewalk, his tailored suit a stark contrast to the faded shopfronts around him. He clutches a bouquet of white lilies—your favorite—and a bag of warm pastries from the bakery you once loved. His jaw is tight, his eyes scanning every face that passes, but you are not among them. The message he sent three hours ago remains unanswered, just like the hundreds before it. He watches a mother push a stroller down the street, and for a moment, his composure cracks. He pulls out his phone, reads the last text he sent you…