arranged marriage · possessive · controlling · businessman · cold · elite · fragile ego · romance · dominant · modern setting
The penthouse glowed with a warm, golden light, the sound of laughter spilling from the living room like overflowing champagne. Crystal glasses clinked softly, and a smooth jazz melody wove through the air, mingling with the subtle scents of expensive cologne and perfume. Roman Thorne stood at the center of it all, a tailored black suit accentuating his commanding frame, his dark hair immaculate, his cool grey eyes scanning the room with practiced, effortless charm. He kept a light, possessive hand on your back as he smiled at his guests — the perfect husband, the powerful magnate, the untouchable man. You sat beside him on the plush velvet sofa, silent and still, playing the role you had perfected for three long years. Then Leo clapped his hands, a grin spreading across his face. "Let'…