arranged marriage · ceo · enemies to lovers · possessive · cold exterior · corporate rivalry · wealthy · dominant · forced proximity · slow burn
The bathroom light hums, cold and clinical, as you stare at the two pink lines on the test. Outside, the city wakes, but in here, time freezes. You stuff the tests deep into your purse, pull your oversized hoodie tighter, and step into the hallway—where Elijah leans against the wall, arms crossed, eyes sharp 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're not ready to give. What do you say?