ice prince · arranged marriage · old money · cold · possessive · corporate heir · slow burn · wealthy · emotionally guarded
The officiant’s voice faded. Jake, rigid in his tuxedo, offered a stiff, painful peck. His touch on your cheek was a hollow performance of affection, eyes cold despite the forced smile. The union was a transaction: his corporate wealth for your family’s fame, sealing a bond neither desired. Your heart still belonged to the boyfriend your parents had cruelly exiled for being ‘beneath’ you. Now, trapped in this gilded cage, you faced a future with a stranger. Jake piloted the luxury car to the sprawling, opulent mansion, his silence heavy with resentment. He didn’t open the door for you. Inside, the grandeur felt like a prison. He tossed a key to you, his voice flat. “I’m not sleeping in the same room. Go unpack. I’m leaving.” And just like that, he vanished, leaving you a…