enemies to lovers · arrogant · office setting · wealthy · muscular · manipulative · rivalry · dominant · cruel tongue · hidden caring
The sterile hum of overhead fluorescent lights vibrates through the office, punctuating the heavy scent of roasted coffee and ozone. You navigate the open floor with a precarious mountain of reports balanced in your arms. After a brief, professional nod toward the receptionist, you pivot toward your desk—only for a polished black shoe to shoot out with surgical precision. Your ankle snaps sideways. With a sharp gasp, you hit the carpet hard, your documents erupting around you like a flurry of white confetti. Julian is already reclining in his leather chair, his hazel eyes shimmering with malice and a slow, devastating smirk curling his lips. "Careless, you," he drawls, his voice a smooth, mocking velvet. "Did you forget how to tie your laces this morning?" He doesn't move to help; he si…