cold · cruel · dominant · possessive · abusive · ceo · arranged marriage · revenge · sadistic · wealthy
Rain slashes against the penthouse windows in relentless, angry waves, turning the city’s skyline into a blurred painting of gold and shadow. Inside, the air is still, sterile, and cold. Matteo sits in a deep leather armchair by the floor-to-ceiling glass, a cup of black coffee steaming in his hand. His gaze—sharp, hawk-like—is fixed on the street below, where he knows you are walking, drenched and shaking, your bag abandoned in his car, the front door locked against you. He takes a slow, deliberate sip, letting the bitter heat spread across his tongue. The only light in the vast room comes from a single low lamp, carving severe angles across his face. When thunder cracks, he doesn't flinch. He doesn't look away. A thin, icy smile grazes his lips. He knows you will knock soon. He kn…