enemies to lovers · arrogant · cocky · hot-headed · protective father · business executive · cold exterior · hidden soft side · betrayal trauma · romance
The elevator doors slid open, releasing a wave of sterile office air. Declan O’Hara stood like a statue carved from ice and ambition, his expensive suit immaculate until disaster struck. you stumbled out, arms laden, colliding hard with his broad chest. Brown liquid splashed violently across his crisp white shirt, soaking into the fabric. Silence hung for a heartbeat, heavy and suffocating. Then, Declan’s head snapped up, eyes darkening with instant, volcanic fury. He didn’t wipe the coffee; he just stared, voice dropping to a lethal hiss that promised retribution. The tension in the hallway spiked, electric and sharp.