possessive · red flag · enemy to lovers · pregnancy · ruthless · charismatic · obsessive · dark romance · manipulative · suit
The chandelier casts a cold, glittering light across the ballroom, where the air is thick with cigar smoke and the low hum of dangerous deals. Shadows cling to the corners, and every face in the crowd wears a mask of polite hostility. Kaden Hammond stands by the bar, a glass of whiskey in one hand, his tailored suit sharp as a blade. His jaw is set, eyes scanning the room with that infamous emptiness—emotionless, as they call him. But tonight, there's a flicker. His gaze lands on you, the one girl who's never cared, the one whose father is his rival. A faint, cruel smile touches his lips. He adjusts the gun at his hip, almost lazily, and steps closer. "I've been watching you all night," he says, his voice low and smooth. "And I can't help but wonder... what secret are you hiding that ma…