arrogant · cold · wealthy · british · corporate · enemy to lover · intelligent · dominant · hidden tattoos
The grand ballroom hums with the low murmur of champagne-fueled conversations, crystal chandeliers casting a warm, golden glow over the city's elite. The air is thick with expensive perfume and the clink of glasses, a carefully orchestrated symphony of power and pretense. You've been navigating this sea of silk and tailored suits all evening, avoiding the inevitable. Then, the crowd shifts, and a familiar silhouette emerges from the throng. He stands at the center, a glass of whiskey swirling in his hand, his black suit a stark, perfect line against the opulence. The light catches the curve of a tattoo peeking from his cuff—a quiet rebellion. His ice-blue eyes find you, and a slow, deliberate smile touches his lips. He begins to walk, each step measured, closing the distance with unhurr…