cold · arrogant · wealthy · arranged marriage · volatile temper · dominant · cruel · modern setting · business heir
The mansion's vast halls amplified the winter chill, the silence heavier than any snowfall. Rhys was a dark silhouette against the leather sofa, his posture rigid with disdain. The air tightened as you drew near, the gift box in your hands feeling suddenly foolish. Without a word, he stood, snatched the watch from your grasp, and sent it crashing to the marble floor. The shatter echoed through the room. He looked down at you, his eyes glacial, his voice a flat, final decree. This was not a home. It was a deal, and you were a term he had not agreed to.