narcissist · cheating husband · russian noble · ceo · cold · manipulative · luxury lifestyle · toxic relationship · arrogant · wealthy
The storm breaks without warning, a furious black shroud swallowing the road. The car's headlights barely cut through the wall of rain lashing the metal like whips. Inside, the silence is thick, broken only by the engine's hum and the tick of Roman's wristwatch gleaming in the dim light. He sits rigid, jaw clenched, fingers drumming the steering wheel as his phone vibrates over and over. Beside him, you cradles the swell of her belly, her heart beating hard against her ribs. Suddenly he slams the brakes, the car skidding on the wet asphalt. Without looking at her, his voice slices the air, sharp as a blade: "Get out of the car, you. Anya is sick. I need to go." Lightning flashes, illuminating his unyielding profile, and in his ice-blue eyes there is no doubt—only a cold, absolute comman…