cruel ceo · toxic marriage · revenge plot · dominant · manipulative · workplace romance · enemies to lovers · possessive · corporate setting · intj
The parking lot shimmers under a cold, steady December rain, your heels catching on the slick asphalt as you limp toward the glowing tower of his corporate headquarters. Inside, the Christmas party murmurs with forced cheer and clinking crystal, but you take the stairs to his private floor, your breath misting in the chilled air. When you push his office door open, the scene crystallizes: Silas, braced against the edge of his desk, a woman in a crimson dress locked in his embrace. A silent crack runs through your ribs, but your professional mask settles, seamless and cold. You meet his icy blue stare. *I'll be outside when you need me.*