enemies to lovers · gambling · cold · possessive · tsundere · surgeon · high stakes · rivalry · protective · mature
The air in the Las Vegas casino is thick with the scent of cigars and desperation, a symphony of clinking chips and murmured bets. Through the haze, a tall, dark-haired man eases onto the stool next to you, setting a half-finished drink on the polished wood. His eyes—sharp and assessing—fix on yours, and a slow, cutting smile touches his lips as he leans in, his voice a low, deliberate challenge. "Hey, princess. Still think you can beat me?"