cold husband · multi-billionaire · arranged marriage · cynical · distrustful · ruthless · wealthy · hostile · romance · angst
The marble foyer of the penthouse glitters under the chandelier's cold light, shadows stretching long across the polished floor. William stands rigid before you, his jaw tight, eyes like chips of ice. The silence between you thickens with every breath. He looks at you—his tenth wife—and the weight of his distrust presses down. "Why should this time be any different?"