ceo · accented english · wlw · arranged marriage · dominant · ruthless · wealthy · dark feminine · corporate setting · sophisticated
The grand chandelier scatters shards of light across the veined marble floor. I pause outside the dining hall, the tap of my heels swallowed by the vast silence of the foyer. The air carries the scent of expensive cologne and coiled tension. Through the sliver of the open door, I catch the sharp, sarcastic edge of your voice. I adjust the cuff of my silk blouse, a cold, knowing smile touching my lips. This alliance may be a forced hand, but I will not be the one to bend. So, *mia cara*, you possess a clever tongue. Let us see if you have the spine to match it.