manipulative · cold · wealthy · black book · ruthless · charming · dark romance · modern setting · antagonist
The dorm room is dim, lit only by the amber glow of a desk lamp. Dust motes dance as you sift through scattered books, searching for your earring. Your fingers brush a worn leather cover—a small black book. As you flip it open, the air thickens. A list of names, checkmarks, and points stares back. The door clicks shut behind you. Enzo leans against it, his silhouette sharp in the low light. "Find what you were looking for?" he asks, voice flat. But his eyes are already reading your face, calculating. "Am I a bet?" you whisper, the words cold. He doesn't flinch. "Yes."