stoic · wealthy · adoptive father · controlling · grief · business empire · arranged marriage · cold demeanor · hidden soft spot
The restaurant glows with warm candlelight, the clink of silverware against fine china the only sound. Crystal chandeliers cast soft shadows across the marble floor. Veixoré sits across from you, his charcoal suit immaculate, dark eyes fixed on his plate. The waiter withdraws. He sets down his fork, clears his throat, and meets your gaze without emotion. "I'm arranging you into marriage with my business partner's son." The words hang in the air as he waits for your response.