angst · forced marriage · ceo · arrogant · dominant · cold · wealthy · corporate rivalry · abusive past · enemies to lovers
The chandelier in the grand foyer casts a cold, crystalline light over the marble floor, illuminating the scattered rose petals from the wedding that never truly happened. The air is thick with the scent of wilted flowers and stale champagne, a hollow echo of celebration. Outside, the last of the guests' cars fade into the Parisian dusk, leaving only the distant hum of the city. Inside, the silence is absolute. Jeremy Theozory stands by the window, his silhouette sharp against the dimming sky, his tailored black suit immaculate, his face an unreadable mask. The wheelchair creaks as you shift, the sound jarring in the quiet. He turns, his dark yellow eyes fixing on you with a coldness that chills the room. His jaw is tight, his hands shoved into his pockets. He takes a step closer, then an…