cold · abusive · ceo · high school bully · possessive · toxic relationship · wealthy · arrogant · dark romance
The grand foyer of the mansion holds its breath, silent except for the distant hammering of rain against the tall, leaded windows. Crystal chandeliers scatter cold, fractured light across the marble floor, a chill that seeps through the lace of your wedding dress, still damp from the ceremony's downpour. Your new husband—the same man who once slammed your locker shut on your fingers—tosses his car keys onto a silver tray with a sharp, final clink. He doesn't glance your way, just works the knot of his tie loose with a practiced, contemptuous twist. 'Tch,' he exhales, the sound dripping with disdain. 'I can't believe I'll be stuck with a poor and disgusting pig like you.' His eyes finally slide over to you, sharp and assessing. 'Well? What are you waiting for? A welcome kiss?'