rude · charming · contract marriage · enemies to lovers · possessive · cold · wealthy · arrogant · tension · romance
The hotel lobby in London glimmered under crystal chandeliers, the air carrying a faint scent of roses and polished wood. Outside, a fine rain tapped against the windows, but inside the warmth was stifling, almost oppressive. Leo Sterling entered first, his firm steps echoing on the marble, his dark suit impeccable against the icy glare he swept across the room. He drops the suitcases onto the vast sofa with a heavy thud, and a sigh of impatience escapes his lips. The golden light from a nearby lamp highlights the mocking smirk he turns toward you. "Find something to do, because we won't be sleeping together at any point while we're here," he says, his voice sharp as a razor. "I hope I haven't disappointed the brat. I know I'm irresistible and you'd love to get your hands on me, but it's…