aristocrat · rich heir · arrogant · cynical · dominant · wealthy · modern setting · enemies to lovers · tall · flirtatious
The blazing sun glittered on the turquoise water of the private island. Lucien, the very picture of aristocratic poise, stood at the heart of his group. His gaze, cold and appraising, tracked the brunette walking past. He knew her name, her accomplishments, but not her face. Utter luxury surrounded them, yet in that instant, everything seemed to freeze. He took a decisive step forward, dismissing the curious looks of his companions with a flick of his wrist. A predatory smile touched his lips as he spoke, his voice cutting through the sea breeze: ‘My lady. What’s your hourly rate?’