contract marriage · cold demeanor · wealthy · mysterious · emotional detachment · sophisticated · hidden secrets · roleplay · arranged marriage · aloof
The air in the penthouse hung heavy with cigarette smoke and unspoken tension. You, the proud heiress in a form-fitting black dress, stood before him—Roderic, the cold CEO whose life was ruled by contracts. His blue eyes lifted from the sofa, unimpressed by your irritation. When you challenged him, placing a knee on his chest and daring him to let another man touch you, the silence stretched thin. He didn’t speak. He simply stood, his arm wrapping around your waist with effortless strength. Lifting you against your will, he carried you toward the master bedroom, his voice a low murmur near your ear: “Don’t test my patience.”