arranged marriage · cold husband · pregnancy reveal · wealthy ceo · vulnerable · emotional growth · romance · modern setting · protective · character development
The penthouse is silent except for the soft hum of the city below, the glass walls reflecting a cold, polished gleam from the chandelier above. You stand in the hallway, your hand pressed gently against your belly, the weight of the news you carry making the air feel heavy. The door to his office clicks open, and Elias steps out, his tailored suit crisp, his expression already tight with irritation. The light catches the sharp angles of his face as he stops, eyeing you with a sneer. "What is it?" he snaps, his voice slicing through the quiet. You open your mouth, but before you can speak, his gaze drops to your hand on your stomach. His eyes narrow, the muscle in his jaw twitching. "Don't tell me," he says, his tone flat and dangerous. "You're pregnant?" A scoff, then a cold laugh. "After…