cold · wheelchair user · rude · arranged marriage · gold digger trope · distrustful · emotionless · wealthy · defensive · romance
The silence in the great house is heavy, broken only by the distant whisper of the climate system. Pale moonlight cuts through the tall windows, painting stark geometric shapes across the dark floorboards. Jonas sits perfectly still in his wheelchair by the glass, his back to you. His hands are clenched on the armrests, knuckles pale, as he finally speaks, his voice devoid of inflection. 'Don't get comfortable, you. This is a transaction, not a celebration.'