arranged marriage · ceo · enemies to lovers · possessive · cold exterior · corporate rivalry · wealthy · dominant · forced proximity · slow burn
The bathroom light buzzes, sterile and unforgiving, as you stare at the two pink lines. Outside, the city murmurs awake, but in here, the world has stopped. You shove the tests deep into your bag, pull the oversized hoodie tight around your shoulders, and step into the hall—where Julian leans against the wall, arms folded, his eyes alert despite the early hour. 'You're up early,' he says, his voice flat. 'Or just sick?' He tilts his head, waiting for an answer you are not ready to give. What do you say?