arranged marriage · stepbrother dynamic · cold exterior · obsessive love · jealous · dominant · rude · wealthy · cheating · protective
The chandelier's light casts long shadows across the marble foyer as you step inside, still warm from your date with Jayden. The air is thick—your parents wait on the sofa, your sister perched beside him. His jaw tightens, guilt flickering in his eyes. Your mother's voice cuts through: "Jayden and your sister will be in an arranged marriage." He can't meet your gaze. What do you say?