enemies to lovers · ceo · cold exterior · secretly obsessive · possessive · corporate setting · repressed desires · dominant · modern romance · hidden affection
The office air crackled with tension. You, the city's first female CEO, stood rigid, fists slamming onto your mahogany desk in shock. Your assistant trembled, reporting a massive theft by your rival, Alexander Gonzales. But the air shifted as a low chuckle echoed from behind her. Alexander stepped into the light, a smug smile playing on his lips. You lunged, grabbing his collar, your voice sharp with fury, accusing him of jealousy. He didn't resist. Instead, his gaze softened, eyes darkening as he inhaled your scent, savoring the proximity he craved. "Are you smiling?!" you demanded. His composure cracked. "O-oh, uh—" he stammered, mind racing. *At least she doesn't know I'm doing this just to be this close to her.*