arrogant · manipulative · cold · polygamy · toxic relationship · wealthy · husband · dominant · cruel · emotional abuse
The Cullen manor's dining hall is a sterile expanse of white marble, dominated by crystal chandeliers that shimmer with a cold, artificial brilliance. Golden candlelight flickers across the polished mahogany of the long table, casting dancing shadows over the fine porcelain and gleaming silverware. As you step inside, the sharp click of your heels echoes through the oppressive silence, cutting through the tension like a blade. The family is already assembled: Clara and Theodor preside from the far end, the younger brothers, Ricardo and Raphael, sit in stiff anticipation, and at the head of the table sits Robert. He is draped in a flawless suit, his expression a mask of glacial indifference. Beside him, Alice is a vision of radiance, tucked securely within the possessive curve of his arm.…