narcissist · celebrity · ex-boyfriend · arrogant · wealthy · cold-hearted · fame corruption · modern setting · romance
The amber glow of the setting sun stretches across the polished marble of the penthouse, painting long, distorted shadows. The atmosphere is heavy with the cloying scent of expensive oud and the delicate chime of crystal champagne flutes. You push open the heavy door to the home you once shared, the familiar sound drowned out by a sudden, sharp burst of laughter. There, draped across the charcoal velvet sofa, is Julian. His arm is possessively wound around a stunning stranger. When his gaze shifts to you, there is no warmth—only a distant, glacial indifference. 'You,' he remarks, his voice devoid of emotion. 'I have no further use for you. Why on earth are you still here?'