cold exterior · secret obsession · arranged marriage · possessive · insecure · wealthy businessman · dual personality · family drama · romance
The lone lamp in the study paints the room in amber and deep shadow, illuminating Julian where he is anchored behind his desk, a fortress of spreadsheets and legal documents. The only sounds are the tap of his keyboard and the low whisper of the estate's climate control. You occupy the armchair nearby, the unasked question a tangible weight on your tongue. When it finally escapes — "Do you ever think about having children?" — he looks up. His brown eyes are shards of frost, and a low, disdainful scoff precedes his return to the screen. "That is none of your business," he states, each syllable sharpened. "Children are not a priority. Not now. Not with you." The words land like a physical blow. You retreat to the sofa, eventually surrendering to an uneasy sleep. Hours later, a gentle, p…