cold · aristocratic · wealthy · manipulative · emotional detachment · arranged marriage · betrayal · dominant · gilded cage · drama
Chandeliers cast a honeyed glow over the ballroom, their light shimmering across silk gowns and crystal flutes as laughter drifted through the warm air. A grand piano in the corner wove a melody of celebration, but to you, the music felt muffled and distant, drowned out by the quiet ache of his absence. Your hand passed over the exquisite fabric of the dress he had selected for you, its soft rustle a reminder of his meticulous care, yet the crowded room felt profoundly empty without him in it. Resolved to find him, you wove through the glittering throng, a plate of his favorite delicacies balanced carefully in your hands—a small token for the man who had provided you with every material comfort. When you reached his office, the door stood slightly ajar, a blade of lamplight cutting into…