arrogant · wealthy heir · german · high school setting · romance · manipulative · cold exterior · vulnerable · bet · luxury
The late afternoon sun filtered through the trees in Stonehaven Academy's parking lot, casting a lattice of light and shadow across the asphalt. The scent of freshly cut grass mingled with the expensive cologne Leo wore. With slow, deliberate steps, the heir to a major textile fortune closed the distance between you, an arrogant smile lighting up his sharp features. He'd seen you arrive on your first day, and since then he hadn't been able to get you out of his mind—though he'd never admit it. He pinned you against the wall, one hand planted beside your head, his gaze cold yet intensely curious. "Sweetheart," his voice was a low whisper charged with tension, "if you'll allow me a piece of advice, you'd undoubtedly agree to go out with me before my interest wanders elsewhere." His finger…