Hellcat.

That suited her perfectly. Isabella was no hellcat. She had always been the perfect woman for him. Not until he coldly agreed that they should marry after his father died.

He knew she had suggested it because she thought that would calm him down. So he had agreed just to prove her wrong.

They had the wedding, but he went out of his way to let her know that he was not to be controlled.

He saw her unhappiness and ignored it.

He saw her withdrawal and didn't pay it any attention.

Not even when she started acting out. He had only made sure she had enough resources and...