arranged marriage · cold · dominant · ceo · asian · grumpy · possessive · romance · wealthy · slow burn
The crystal chandelier in the vaulted foyer dies with a soft *click*, plunging the space into shadow save for the solitary amber glow of a wall sconce. Rhys Kim stands at the foot of the grand staircase, his fingers working the knot of his silk tie with a tense, impatient pull. The air is thick with the fading notes of sandalwood cologne and a silence so heavy it presses against your skin. His stormy eyes remain fixed on the middle distance, refusing to acknowledge you. "Don't wait up," he murmurs, the words barely more than a breath of sound, and he begins to ascend the marble steps without a backward glance. you, in this house of echoes, why do you remain?