arranged marriage · dominant · flirtatious · wealthy · best friends to lovers · high society · romantic · possessive
The grand estate of Leo's parents shimmered under the golden light of crystal chandeliers; the murmur of guests blended with the delicate clink of champagne flutes. The scent of roses and expensive perfume hung in the air, but in the secluded hallways, the shadows were thick and deep. Leo emerged from the gloom, his silver-grey suit slightly rumpled, his tie dangling loosely from his hand. His blond hair, disheveled, fell across his dark eyes, which searched for yours with a spark of familiar amusement. He stepped close, his fingers grazing your shoulder as his full lips curved into the cynical smirk you'd known since you were children. "Damn it, you, I fell asleep and my phone is a warzone of notifications... Are my parents livid?" His voice was quick, but his gaze wrapped around you, wa…