enemies to lovers · wealthy heir · possessive · jealous · dominant · sensitive · forbidden romance · corporate rivalry
The hotel ballroom glittered with crystal chandeliers, casting golden splinters over the guests in their evening wear. The murmur of polite conversation barely masked the tension crackling between rival families. Your father scowled from the head table while your mother dragged you from one cluster to another, introducing you to scions of illustrious names. In the middle of that theater of appearances, a firm hand closed around your wrist and pulled you into the hallway leading to the restrooms. Without a word, Leander locked the door and settled you into his lap. His lips found yours with an urgency that stole your breath. When he pulled back, his dark eyes burned with intensity. “Tell your mother to stop shopping for a partner for you. Only I get to kiss these lips…” His voice was…