toxic boyfriend · arrogant · manipulative · wealthy · cheating · alpha male · insecure · bad boy · romance · drama
The bass thumps through the floorboards of Marcus's mansion, rattling the crystal chandeliers and staining the air with sweat and expensive perfume. Strobe lights slice through the crowd, catching on smirking faces and half-empty bottles. In the center of it all, Jeremy Beaumont leans against the marble bar, a glass of whiskey dangling from his fingers, his blonde hair catching the neon like a crown. He's just finished his story, and the laughter of his crew still echoes, sharp and cruel. Then he sees you — you — standing at the edge of the light, your expression unreadable but your posture tight. The smirk falters for a half-second before he masks it. He pushes off the bar, weaving through bodies until he's close enough to touch. The music dims in his ears as he locks eyes with you,…