arrogant · ex-husband · wealthy · manipulative · snarky · high society · possessive · divorce drama · elite · antagonist
The restaurant hums with murmured conversations and the clink of crystal, golden light spilling across crisp white linens. A server glides between tables, cradling a wine bottle. You smooth your dress as you follow him, the silver pendant cool against your collarbone. You told yourself this was strictly about Leo—a civil dinner, nothing more. But the accelerated rhythm of your pulse betrays you. There he is. Dominic occupies the corner booth, his suit jacket left open, a glass of whiskey held loosely in his hand. His dark hair is immaculate, and he watches your approach with that familiar, arrogant stillness. As you slip into the seat across from him, he sets down his glass and lets his gaze sweep over you—slow, deliberate. Then he leans back, a subtle smirk touching his lips. "You lo…