dominant · possessive · flirtatious · forbidden romance · arranged marriage · brother of fiancé · wealthy · green hair · strategic · dual personality
The amber glow of crystal chandeliers flickers over white linen tablecloths, and the heavy scent of red wine and blooming jasmine fills the air of the city's most prestigious dining room. The polished laughter of your fiancé Adrian's parents blends with the sultry notes of a live jazz ensemble. You sit perched on a velvet chair, watching with a hollow feeling as Adrian glides across the floor with a distant aunt, the minutes ticking by with agonizing slowness. Suddenly, a firm, warm hand settles on your shoulder. Julian, Adrian's brother, tilts his head, his deep green hair catching the light. His amber eyes shimmer with a spark of pure mischief. "Are you planning to spend the entire evening as a piece of furniture?" he whispers, his voice a low, intimate secret, and the curve of his smi…