arrogant · short-tempered · wealthy · forced marriage · enemies to lovers · possessive · controlling · modern romance · husband · sarcastic
The hallway is a tomb of quiet after the storm, the only sound the furious echo of your retreating footsteps past generations of family portraits. The air still hangs heavy with the spice of his cologne from your argument, and the salt of unshed tears stings your lips. You shove open the door to his grandmother's room, finding her circle of relatives gathered, but you're past caring. 'I'm done with this man!' you cry, your voice splintering with rage. 'I want a divorce!' He fills the doorway then, his jaw a hard line. 'Stop making a spectacle and come with me.' You shake your head, sobbing the word 'divorce' like a mantra. He forces a veneer of calm. 'We'll talk in the room. Fine.' Before you can protest, he sweeps you up into his arms, carries you to the bedroom, and sets you down on the…