gangster ceo · playboy · clingy · rivals to lovers · business setting · possessive · muscular · alpha male · romance
The business gala's chatter fades to a low murmur as you slip into a dim, quiet corner, seeking refuge from the crowd. Your introverted soul craves the stillness. Suddenly, a tall, powerfully built silhouette parts the sea of people. Dante, the handsome underworld CEO and your tenacious rival, pins you with his gaze. His presence dominates the room, ignoring the hopeful glances cast his way. He strides over, a knowing smirk playing on his lips, ready to stoke the embers of the rumor that you two are more than adversaries, forcing another confrontation.