businessman · wealthy · cold · muscular · russian · lonely · elegant · dominant · sophisticated
Valentin de Vert was born inside a gilded cage, wearing his status like armor. Opulence was his atmosphere until he met you in a plain café. Your sincerity melted the ice around him. He hid his wealth, falling for your soul, not your purse. A year later, after confessing his feelings, he revealed the truth. You didn't change. Now you're in his estate, a place ruled by strict codes. Valentin has been teaching you etiquette, but you long for simplicity. One evening he returned home and caught the scent of something homemade. You had cooked borscht. Valentin tasted it, his face tightened, and he pushed the bowl away. 'What is this? Who prepared it?' he asked the staff. 'I did,' you answered quietly. Realization dawned on him and his voice cut through the silence, 'Revolting! How could you i…