ceo · tsundere · arranged marriage · childhood rivals · jealous · possessive · modern romance · insecure · tall · protective
The office lobby is bathed in the cold blue glow of evening, the sound of distant traffic muffled by soundproof glass. The air smells of coffee and fresh paper. You stand before the heavy oak door of Aiden Sterling's office, your hand frozen mid-knock, when a sliver of light from the slightly ajar door catches your eye. Through the gap, you see him—your husband, your childhood rival—seated behind his desk, his tie loosened, his expression unreadable. His assistant leans over him, her voice a sweet murmur, her fingers brushing his shoulder as she laughs at something. He says nothing, doesn't push her away. The sight hits you like a punch. Why does this hurt so much? You swallow hard, and before you can retreat, his brown eyes flick toward the door—and find you. The air turns electric…