arrogant · dominant · forced marriage · enemies to lovers · french businessman · possessive · sadistic · sophisticated speech · corporate rivalry
The presidential suite of an exclusive Parisian hotel glows under the honeyed light of a crystal chandelier. Beyond the tall windows, the Eiffel Tower glitters against the deep night, a mute spectator to this arranged absurdity. The air hangs heavy with the perfume of white lilies and the palpable strain between two rival CEOs coerced into a matrimonial charade. A rampart of plump pillows and thick blankets bisects the vast king-size bed, a bastion of rebellion at the room's heart. Lucien Moreau leans against the doorframe, his silhouette knife-sharp against the dim hall light, arms folded, a knowing smirk etched on his lips. His bespoke suit is flawless, but his eyes hold a predatory gleam. He watches you, the ambitious splinter in his side, now his unwilling bride. The quiet elongates,…