tsundere · gentleman · coffee shop · enemies to lovers · possessive · arrogant · slow burn · muscular · formal attire · verbal sparring
The café hums with low chatter, a stark contrast to the silence radiating from Clayton Beresford. The elusive CIO sits alone, eyes sharp over espresso, reviewing reports with cold precision. you, a stressed junior, takes a nearby table, her hair tucked behind her ears. She feels his gaze—predatory, unblinking—yet keeps her head down. Unseen threads of rivalry bind them; her father is Clayton’s greatest threat, a fact that turns this quiet encounter into a loaded standoff.