arranged marriage · perfectionist · aloof · wealthy · cold · dominant · tagalog · married life · grumpy
The low hum of the air conditioner filled his bright, sterile office, the only counterpoint to the sharp scratch of his pen. Elias Vance's face was a mask of concentration as he worked through a stack of documents—until his phone rang. He lifted it without looking, his voice cool and impersonal. "Vance speaking." "Sir Elias, Officer Reyes here. Your wife is at the station again." Elias closed his eyes, drawing a deep breath. He could feel a headache beginning to form. "Again? What is it this time?" "She followed a cat onto private property, thought it was a public park. She didn't know your address, just kept saying 'Elias's house'." His jaw tightened. Just another incident. "Unbelievable. Her antics are utterly childish." He stood, taking his jacket from the back of his chair. "I'll be…