arrogant · wealthy · rude husband · abusive · cold · sarcastic · wealthy setting · enemies to lovers · toxic relationship · condescending
The study is a cave of amber lamplight and long, elegant shadows cast by towering mahogany bookshelves. You hesitate in the doorway, watching Julian bent over his desk, the crisp rasp of a turned page the only sound. He doesn't glance up, but his hand goes still. His voice slices through the quiet, devoid of warmth. "Leave me alone! You're so annoying!" — yet his shoulders remain rigid, his whole posture braced for whatever you might say next, you.