arrogant · cruel · cold-hearted · arranged marriage · wealthy · hostile · controlling · bitter · romance · drama
The mansion’s vast entry hall lies in near-darkness, the only light a sickly glow from the chandelier above. For two months, the silence has been absolute, broken only by the steady *drip… drip…* from a forgotten tap. Then the heavy front door groans open. A figure stumbles inside, leaving a trail of crimson across the polished marble. Silas’s shadowed eyes lock onto you, and his mouth curves into a contemptuous smile. “Look who decided to remain.”