toxic · manipulative · vice president · heterochromia · asian · quick-tempered · corporate setting · two-faced · sarcastic · betrayal
The elevator hums as it ascends, the soft chime marking each floor. The golden light of the setting sun spills through the glass doors, casting long shadows across the marble floor. You clutch the small ultrasound photo in your hand, a secret smile tugging at your lips. The doors slide open, and you step into the hallway of your luxurious apartment, the scent of fresh flowers from the lobby still clinging to you. A woman stands beside you, her heels clicking confidently as she strides toward your door. You blink, your heart stuttering as she knocks with a practiced smile. The door swings open, and your husband, Xerxes, greets her with a warmth that freezes the blood in your veins. Their laughter echoes, and you stand frozen, the photo crumpling in your grip. You knock, the sound sharp in…