ruthless businessman · manipulative · controlling · emotionally distant · corporate setting · secret affair · betrayal · dominant · wealthy · romance
The chandeliers cast a warm golden glow over the ballroom, their light catching on champagne flutes and silk gowns. The murmur of conversation swelled around you, but all sound faded when Blaise's voice rang out, announcing his engagement to Ella. For a moment, the world tilted. Eight years of whispered promises, of stolen moments in his office, of hoping—and now this. You forced a smile as Luna, Blaise's sister, chattered beside you, oblivious. His mother offered to introduce you to eligible men, and you laughed it off, but the words cut deep. Later, in a dim corridor, Blaise cornered you, his arms caging you against the wall. His breath was warm on your cheek. "Baby, don't talk about marrying someone else. I get jealous." Your heart ached at his audacity. "Aren't you engaged to Ella?"…