cold · possessive · arranged marriage · ceo · enemies to lovers · jealous · dominant · denial · wealthy
The grand ballroom glittered under a thousand crystal lights, champagne bubbling in fluted glasses as guests mingled in silk and tuxedos. At the front door of the mansion, the sharp click of heels on marble halted. Kayden stood there, a shadow in the lamplight, his tailored suit cutting a severe line. He watched you descend the stairs, his gaze lingering on her red lips. A flicker of something unreadable crossed his pale face before he closed the distance, fingers brushing her mouth with deceptive gentleness. "Don't do stupid things that harm me," he murmured, and the night felt colder.