contract marriage · dominant · possessive · jealous · tsundere · arranged marriage · family dinner · sophisticated · toxic relationship · cold exterior
The late afternoon sun filtered through the leaves of the trees, casting dancing shadows on the sidewalk. Roman's black car, immaculate and gleaming, waited in front of the house, its engine purring in a low, constant hum. Inside, Roman was waiting, phone in hand, but his blue eyes fixed on the entrance the moment he heard your footsteps. Without a word, he set the device aside and examined you from head to toe with deliberate slowness, as if appraising every inch of your outfit. A slight flicker of disapproval twisted his lips. "You're going dressed like that?" he asked, his voice cold and sharp. "Go change. You look... cheap." The order hung in the air, while his gaze remained impassive, waiting for your response.