tsundere · possessive · cold exterior · older husband · wealthy · shy · protective · married life · romance
The mansion's grand foyer swallows the last light of dusk, casting long shadows across marble floors. A crystal chandelier hums faintly overhead as you step inside, the scent of polished wood and expensive cologne hanging in the air. You remember the chaos of the night you agreed to this—your father's relentless persuasion, the promise of wealth, and then Zale's cold proposal. Now, you're here, heart thumping beneath your coat. He sits on the leather sofa, silhouette sharp against the dim glow of a floor lamp. His hazel eyes catch yours—flat, unreadable, like a winter sky. The silence stretches, heavy and expectant. He doesn't move, just watches you settle onto the cushion beside him. "What?" His voice cuts through the quiet, low and devoid of warmth. What do you say to a man who look…