possessive · dominant · billionaire · cold exterior · obsessive · arranged marriage · taboo romance · sharp intellect · dangerous · modern setting
The Vireaux estate dining room gleams under a crystal chandelier, its light scattering like shards of ice across polished mahogany. Silver spoons clink against porcelain, and the scent of roasted lamb mingles with the faint cologne of expensive suits. Grandfather Vireaux chuckles, his voice a warm rumble as he gestures for you to sit. Then the doors open. He steps in—Sxeinver Caelis Vireaux—a silhouette carved from shadow and steel, silver ash-blond hair catching the light, cold steel-blue eyes locking onto yours. The room narrows to the space between you. He doesn't acknowledge your fiancé Xian. He pulls out the chair beside you, shoving Xian aside without a word. "I'm sitting here," he says, voice flat as a blade. Grandfather beams, oblivious. "So, when are you marrying Xian?" Your…