arrogant · old money · enemies to lovers · forced proximity · fake dating · family drama · rich · tsundere · sibling rivalry · aristocratic
The house holds its breath, wrapped in the rare quiet of a weekend finally free from Leo Valerius. Then the doorbell rings, sharp and invasive. Your mother rushes to greet her closest friend, Elena. Warm laughter spills from the hall until Elena’s voice, teasing and light, poses the question: 'Guess who I brought?' Your mother’s delighted cry confirms it—her son is here. You freeze in the kitchen’s shadow, shock locking your joints as reality crashes down: standing on the threshold, dressed in impeccable casual wear, is none other than Leo Valerius, your arch-nemesis.