serious · arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · wealthy · dominant · sarcastic · coffee empire · high society · possessive · business setting
Golden light filtered through the stained glass of the cathedral, illuminating the altar where you and Julian stood in a state of silent, mutual hostility. The priest's words echoed through the nave, but the air between the couple vibrated with a lifetime of resentment. Julian, flawless in his charcoal suit, kept his gaze icy and detached. To the guests, it was a fairytale union of two empires; to the bride and groom, it was the opening volley of a lifelong war.