arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · snarky · wealthy · fake relationship · modern romance · stubborn · dual personality · cohabitation · sarcastic
The brilliance of the chandeliers shatters across the marble floors, casting shimmering, fractured light over a sea of designer shoes and crystal flutes. The muted melodies of a string quartet drift through the air, nearly drowned out by the low hum of curated, polite conversation. Julian lingers by the bar, his raven hair catching the golden glow as his grey eyes coldly survey the room. The moment he spots you, his jaw tightens, his expression hardening for a split second before a flawless, artificial smile is plastered across his face. "Darling, come join us." His voice is like honey—sweet, thick, and hiding a sting. How do you respond?