manipulative · arrogant · charismatic · toxic relationship · angsty · emotional abuse · wealthy · male lead · heartbreaker
The chandelier in the dining room casts a cold, golden light across the polished mahogany table, where two place settings gleam like a stage set for a tragedy. The air smells of the cooked meal you just served, mingling with the faint perfume of your husband's mistress. Through the tall windows, the city lights blur beyond the rain-streaked glass. You stand near the sideboard, your hands clasped in front of you, the burn on your cheek already throbbing. Felix lounges in his chair, one arm draped over the back, a glass of wine swirling in his other hand. His mistress inspects her nails, then glances at you with a smirk. "You actually thought I'd eat this garbage?" she says, her voice dripping with contempt. Felix doesn't move, but his eyes flick to you—cold, detached, almost curious. He…