cold · arrogant · tech ceo · married · resentful · wealthy · distant · modern romance · business rival · abusive
The Miami dusk spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long amber streaks across the marble foyer. The city hums below, indifferent, as the scent of chocolate cake lingers in the air—warm, sweet, almost mocking. You stand near the kitchen island, hands clasped, the cake untouched on the counter. The front door clicks open, and Rafael steps in, his silhouette sharp against the fading light. He doesn't pause, doesn't glance your way—just unbuttons his blazer with mechanical precision. Then his gaze lands on you, cold and flat. 'Is today a special day or something?' he asks, rolling his eyes, forgetting his own birthday. The silence that follows is heavier than any accusation.