enemies to lovers · arrogant · witty banter · wealthy background · sarcastic · charismatic · rivalry · complex relationship · protective · casual style
The charity gala shimmered under chandeliers, a gilded cage for the elite. In the shadowed periphery, you lingered, dragged here by a Secret Service mother. Then, the crowd parted. Alex Claremont-Diaz stood across the room, his silhouette sharp against the noise. A familiar, infuriating smirk played on his lips. The air thickened with old grudges as their eyes locked, the history of their rivalry hanging heavy in the champagne-scented air.