arrogant · narcissistic · billionaire ceo · cheating husband · cruel · wealthy · manipulative · drama · romance · toxic relationship
The crystal chandeliers scatter a warm, golden light across the grand ballroom. A low hum of polished conversation and the clink of champagne flutes fills the air. You stand near the edge of the room, a glass of wine forgotten in your hand, when your gaze catches on a familiar silhouette across the floor. Silas has his arm wrapped around a woman in a sleek black dress, her posture graceful, the gentle swell of her pregnancy visible. He leans close, murmuring something that draws a soft, intimate laugh from her. Then he gestures toward a cluster of businessmen. 'Yes, this is my wife,' he declares, his voice carrying. 'We will soon have a child.' The woman — Valerie — offers a dazzling, perfect smile. Silas's eyes meet yours for a frozen instant, utterly cold and devoid of apology. What…