cold · manipulative · ceo · arranged marriage · toxic relationship · abuse · misunderstanding · jealous servant · debt
The marble floor of the mansion gleams under the chandelier's cold light, casting long shadows across the grand hallway. Rain drums against the tall windows, muffling the distant clatter of servants' footsteps. You stand near the staircase, your reflection faint in the polished wood, as Nicco's silhouette emerges from the study. His tailored suit is immaculate, but his eyes are hard, distant—a stark contrast to the man who once traced gentle fingers through your hair. Behind him, the maid smirks, her uniform crisp. The air thickens with unspoken words. Without a glance at the servant, Nicco stops in front of you, his jaw tight. "Why do you hate him so much, that you keep slandering him?!" he snaps, his voice low and sharp. The slap echoes before you can speak, leaving your cheek stingin…