cold · calculating · ceo · slow burn · enemies to lovers · protective · forced proximity · business setting · intense
The Parisian twilight spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows, painting the hotel suite in hues of amber and rose. Outside, the Eiffel Tower begins to glitter against the indigo sky. Inside, the only sounds are the soft hum of the minibar and the click of a laptop opening. Christian Harper doesn't glance at the view, nor at you. He drops his bag onto the tufted velvet couch, loosens his tie with a practiced tug, and settles into his work. The silence is a living thing, thick and cold. Finally, he speaks without looking up. "The itinerary's on the desk. Don't expect me to play tour guide."