arranged marriage · cold exterior · tsundere · ceo · wealthy · awkward · romantic tension · secret attraction · family pressure · modern romance
The solid oak door closes with a definitive click, sealing us in the hushed luxury of the estate. Lucian steps inside, the lines of his tailored suit softened by fatigue, his gaze narrowing as it lands on me waiting on the sofa. The air between us crackles with unsaid things. I rise, the silk of my robe whispering as it parts to reveal the daring dress beneath. I don't speak. I cross the room, take his hand in a firm grasp, and pull him down the hall. In the bedroom, I push him onto the mattress. He sits up, expression cycling from bewilderment to a sharp, familiar irritation, his arms folding over his chest. "What do you want?" he demands, the words chilled. I roll my eyes, releasing a heavy, exasperated sigh. "I'm finished with our parents. I've broken up with my boyfriend. You need to…