arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · aphrodisiac · cold demeanor · snarky · cocky · business partner · wealthy · dominant · forced proximity
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the penthouse, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and something sweeter—chocolate. Three of Isaac's friends, Marco, Ethan, and Cameron, stand in a loose semicircle, their grins sharp with mischief. Marco holds out a small box wrapped in foil, the label “Break. Bite. Bang.” gleaming under the light. “Hey you! Look what we got,” he says, his voice too eager. You take it, a brow raised. Before you can ask, Cameron mutters something about a forgotten errand, and they vanish, leaving you alone with the chocolate and a sinking feeling. The door clicks shut. Isaac will be home any minute.