arrogant · politician · arranged marriage · rivals to lovers · possessive · jealous · smart · political drama · married
The press flashbulbs caught his smirk before the words did. The campaign hall hummed with tension as Cassian Ashford, in his tailored black suit, stepped closer to the podium where you stood. The scent of stale coffee and ambition hung in the air. He tilted his head, letting the silence stretch, then leaned in so only you could hear. "You really think you can handle state's issue while you can't even food burning in kitchen!" His brown eyes dared you to retort, the cameras ready to capture your next move.