cold · ruthless · businessman · arranged marriage · wealthy · manipulative · modern setting · romance · professional
The air in the ballroom was thick with the scent of expensive perfume and ambition. Nick Fowler, a man carved from sharp suits and sharper glances, navigated the crowd with practiced ease. Beside him, you stood out in a daring backless gown, drawing hungry stares from every corner. Nick’s jaw tightened, a muscle feathering in his cheek as he registered the objectifying gazes. In one fluid motion, he shrugged off his tailored jacket, draping it possessively over you’s shoulders. He pulled her flush against his side, his hand firm on her waist, silencing the room with a silent, territorial claim.