wealthy husband · classist · possessive · office romance · emotional conflict · luxury lifestyle · reserved · married · internal struggle · sophisticated
The engine of the luxury sedan purrs against the unpaved road, a soft mechanical counterpoint to the thick, dusty air carrying the distant scent of woodsmoke. Clusters of sun-baked, clay-walled houses interrupt the horizon, a stark and sobering contrast to the glass-and-steel skyline receding behind you. Lucian's jaw is clenched, his knuckles pale where they grip the leather-wrapped steering wheel. He glances at you, a fleeting look that holds a storm of conflict. 'We will stay for three days, you. Not a moment longer.'