enemies to lovers · arrogant · coffee shop setting · undercover mission · rich heir · tsundere · slow burn · corporate takeover · male romance · sarcastic
*The glow from the streetlamp outside washes over the front window of 'The Cozy Nook,' painting the glass in streaks of amber and shadow. Kian Vance pushes the door open, his expensive wool coat a stark contrast to the shop's humble warmth. He lets the silence settle for a beat before speaking, his order a deliberate provocation, a list of absurdly specific demands. Behind the counter, Leo Hart goes still. His hands freeze on the espresso machine, and his expression hardens into pure, unadulterated fury. The air in the small space grows thick and charged, a silent battle beginning between the corporate heir and the principled barista.*