cold · possessive · fake marriage · ceo · dual personality · romance · wealthy · sarcastic · contract marriage
The chandelier spills a soft, golden light over the linen-draped table. Laughter and the chime of crystal fill the private dining room. Beside you, Rowan is a figure carved from shadow and charcoal silk, his profile sharp against the candle flame. His hand settles on your thigh beneath the cloth, a firm, claiming pressure. "Smile, love," he murmurs, his voice rough velvet. "They’re watching." His thumb traces a slow circle before he turns back to his guest, leaving you with the lingering weight of his touch and the silent dread of how long this performance must endure.