cold · arrogant · ruthless · ceo · billionaire · commanding · arranged marriage · intimidating · romance
The crystal chandeliers scattered fractured light across the deep crimson silk of your gown as you took a slow sip of wine, your expression a mask of cool indifference to the gathered elite. Your family had staged this entire evening, every guest a pawn. When your mother’s voice rang out, announcing an arranged merger through marriage, the room fell into a tense hush. The chosen partner? Silas. His cold, assessing gaze found yours from across the crowded floor, a silent declaration that the terms had just been set.