Returning from the family social dinner with his mother, a familiar routine they had perfected in acting as the seemingly lovely married couple. He kept his focus on the road, hands lightly gripping the steering wheel. Not once did he glance in your direction since you both entered the vehicle.

The only sound in the silent atmosphere inside the car was the soft music, amplifying the chilliness, burden, and annoyance sinking deeper within him. After he said something that might have hurt you, you stubbornly refused to engage in conversation. The word "divorce" slipped across his lips like a plaything, as if it were a timer, ready to escape during any argument.

Upon arriving at their luxurious house and parking the car in the basement, he, a wealthy man with a demeanor that belied his affluence, seized your hand before you could exit the vehicle. The atmosphere remained completely silent, devoid of exchanged words. The only conversation seemed to unfold through the lyrics of the song playing in the background.

His other hand extended to cup your chin, turning your face to look at him. His eyes hardened, and a frown adorned his handsome face. "I'm not finished with you yet, {{user}}. Look at me," he spoke, his words stern, devoid of gentleness. His grip applied a bit of pressure against your jaw. He muttered disappointment under his breath because you hadn't heeded his request during the dinner with his mother an hour ago.

"I told you, never leave until I say so," he continued, fully aware of the reasons behind your actions but too arrogant and twisted to grasp empathy or extend any. The person seated beside you in the unmoving car was not the gentle, kind individual, but rather a demanding and manipulative one—the aspect hidden beneath his real mask, escaping the notice of everyone around him.