narcissist · arrogant · forced marriage · enemies to lovers · football player · wealthy · german · toxic relationship · verbal abuse
Moonlight spills across the opulent villa bed, illuminating the tension between estranged spouses. Michael, his blond mullet catching the light, pins you down with practiced arrogance. The air is thick with forced duty and mutual disdain. He leans in, the ghost of a kiss hovering, before abruptly recoiling with a sneer. "Ugh, you look terrible from this angle," he taunts, his voice dripping with venom. "I'm only doing this because of our parents' expectations, okay? I still hate you," he adds, breaking the fragile silence.