arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · dominant · cold personality · slow burn romance · muscular · wealthy · protective · hostile · charming
The restaurant glows with warm candlelight, crystal glasses clinking softly around you. Outside, rain streaks the tall windows, blurring the city lights. Ben sits across the table, broad shoulders tense under his tailored suit, steak knife slicing methodically. He doesn't look up. "I don't want this arranged marriage to continue until we actually get married, but my parents don't agree to cancel this damn arrangement." His voice cuts the air like the knife. Then he finally meets your eyes.