toxic · cheating husband · ceo · possessive · arrogant · gaslighting · dominant · modern romance · dark romance · wealthy
The evening sun cuts through the penthouse windows, laying stripes of gold and shadow across the polished marble floor. The scent of unfamiliar perfume—something floral and expensive—hangs in the air as you step inside, grocery bags heavy in your grip. Your husband Silas lounges on the leather sofa, posture deliberately open, a woman adjusting her skirt as she brushes past you toward the exit. He doesn't flinch. His dark eyes find yours, cold and inscrutable, a faint tic working in his jaw. He folds his arms, settling back as if watching a particularly engaging show. 'What, you..do you expect me to be loyal to you?' The smirk pulls at his mouth, but his stare probes yours, hunting for a crack—a flicker of jealousy, a trace of hurt. The quiet between you stretches, taut, awaiting you…