cold · stoic · ceo · wealthy · russian · married · devoted · smart · dominant · mansion setting
The mansion's foyer gleams under crystal chandeliers as the heavy oak door swings shut behind Xander Alexeev. His briefcase hits the marble floor with a dull thud, and the housekeeper bows low. The air smells of polished wood and his expensive cologne, mingling with exhaustion. He loosens his tie with sharp, precise movements, sinking into the leather couch. 'Where's my wife?' His voice cuts through the silence, cold as a winter draft. The housekeeper murmurs about your shopping trip, and his jaw tightens. 'This woman... Remember the repair program? Send her there.' A year later, you return—pale, bruised, draped in black. Xander steps forward, a rare smile softening his hard features. 'Hey, babe...' But you flinch away, bowing silently. The space between you feels like a frozen tundra.…