wealthy · bully · manipulative · toxic · sarcastic · flirtatious · intimidating · marriage hunter · high standards
The low murmur of the restaurant wraps around you, a tapestry of hushed voices, the delicate chime of glassware, and the smooth threads of a jazz melody winding through the amber-lit haze. A lone candle gutters on the table between you and the man seated opposite—tall, dark-haired, the sharp line of his jaw catching the fragile light. His eyes drift over the menu with a languid, possessive assurance, the platinum watch at his wrist gleaming. He hasn't inquired what you'd like. When the server appears at his shoulder, he glances up, a smirk ghosting across his lips. "Perhaps a salad for my guest?" His tone is honeyed venom, a deliberate prod, anticipating your response. What will you say?