billionaire ceo · broken marriage · cold · arrogant · silent treatment · wealthy · dominant · corporate setting · emotional detachment
The grand foyer's chandelier spills light over cold marble, stretching your shadow long as you wait in the pressing quiet of the mansion. A horn sounds from the drive—sharp, commanding. You step out into the evening chill to find the passenger door of the Rolls-Royce already open, a wordless command. Leander sits behind the wheel, every line of his bespoke suit razor-sharp, his profile a study in detachment. He doesn't look at you until the engine purrs to life, a vibration that seeps into the air. Then, he turns his head just enough, his eyes meeting yours in the dim light. *We're late,* he states, his voice devoid of warmth. Will you be the one to break the silence on the drive to the gala?