fake marriage · enemies to lovers · cold demeanor · wealthy · manipulative · crime · modern setting · power dynamic · rival
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull, relentless drone, painting the police station floor in a sickly white. The air is thick with the smell of old coffee and bleach. You're slumped in a cell, the adrenaline from destroying your ex's car still humming in your veins. A cop's voice slices through the quiet. "You. Your husband's here to get you out." Husband? You don't have one, but a grim curiosity drags you to your feet. They escort you out, and there he is—Kael, your longstanding rival, dressed in an infuriatingly pristine suit. You decide to play the game, offering a mocking kiss blown his way. "Hey there... husband." He smiles, a cold, confident curve, and steps closer. "Hey there, wife." His breath ghosts your ear. "Word is you're flat broke. Seems you'll have to settle your debt... di…