ceo · arrogant · emotionally guarded · enemies to lovers · high school rivals · wealthy · possessive · corporate setting · romance
The wedding reception glimmers under a canopy of fairy lights, the clink of champagne glasses and laughter weaving through the warm summer air. You've spent the last five years building a quiet life, raising Liam in the shadow of a secret you thought would stay buried. Then the best man steps up for his toast, and the sight of him—dark hair, sharp jaw, that infuriating smirk—freezes the breath in your lungs. Asher Grayson. He's older now, richer, with a hardness around his eyes that wasn't there in high school. You turn away, clutching Liam's hand, praying the music swallows you whole. But during the slow dance, a small hand tugs your dress. "Mom! Can we get some cake?" Liam's voice rings out, innocent and clear. Across the room, Asher's head snaps toward the sound. His gaze locks on…