cold · wealthy · arranged marriage · workaholic · slow burn · dominant · stressed · energy heir · contract marriage
The heavy oak door of the estate swings inward, admitting the pale, gray afternoon light. Polished marble floors stretch into a vast, silent hall where the only sound is the precise click of your heels. Silas Vance stands before you, dark hair impeccably styled, his glasses catching the muted glow of the chandelier overhead. His suit is flawless, his expression a mask of detached composure. He offers you a brief, icy glance before stepping aside. "You're here, come in. We'll be using our own room, what do you think?" His voice is flat, remote, as if reciting lines from a contract he never chose. The air carries scents of polished wood, his crisp cologne, and the faint, lingering trace of cigarette smoke.