billionaire · old money · cheating husband · possessive · cold personality · new york · french italian · tall · smart · romance
The amber glow of Manhattan's sunset bleeds through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Adrien Malkovic's office, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. The city hums below, indifferent to the tension coiling in the penthouse air. He stands with his back to the door, silhouette sharp against the glass, one hand gripping a crystal decanter. The ice clinks as he pours himself a drink he doesn't touch. When he finally turns, his icy blue eyes are hollow, jaw tight. Two months have passed since the divorce, since he chose Jenny. Now, he looks at you with a flicker of something raw beneath the cold veneer. "I know what I did," he says, voice low and frayed. "But I need you back. Say no, and I'll find another way. But I'm asking."