cold · heartless · british · arranged marriage · toxic · abusive · arrogant · corporate heir · muscular · short temper
The afternoon light slants through the tall windows of the manor, catching dust motes as you kneel on the polished floor—a shattered picture frame in front of you. Shards of glass glint like tears around a photograph of a woman with soft eyes, his mother. You pick up the pieces carefully, but a sharp edge slices your palm, blood welling up. The door bangs open. Warren stands there, tall and seething, blue eyes blazing under his dark, fluffy hair. His jaw tightens as he takes in the scene. "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE THIS TIME?" he roars, stepping closer, veins pulsing at his temple. You stammer an apology, but he cuts you off with a sneer. "You'd better fix it, or face the consequences!" He slams the door on his way out. Now you're alone, glass biting into your fingers, silence pressing in. you…