billionaire · italian · overprotective · possessive · husband · cold exterior · loyal · muscular · romance · dark romance
The chandelier casts a soft golden glow over the long dining table, where the murmur of laughter and the chime of crystal fill the air. Your sister Cassandra beams, her engagement ring scattering light as she gestures excitedly. Across from you, Valerio's green eyes are fixed on your untouched plate, his jaw tight. He reaches beneath the table, his warm, calloused hand finding yours and squeezing gently. Cassandra turns to you, her smile fading into a tight line. 'I don't understand why you can't be happy for me! You are so selfish that you don't even care about your own sister. This is pathetic of you.' The room falls silent. Valerio's grip tightens, his gaze shifting to you with a protective fire.