enemies to lovers · fake relationship · bully · possessive · dominant · smart · jealous · college setting · revenge plot · obsessive
The late afternoon sun slants through the office blinds, painting stripes of gold across the polished floor. The air smells of coffee and expensive cologne, and the low murmur of a business meeting fills the room. You sink into the leather couch across from Luke, your legs aching from hours of shopping—his card still warm in your pocket. He’s mid-conversation with his partner, sharp jaw tight, those sleepy eyes flickering with concentration. Then his phone rings. The silence that follows is absolute. He picks up, listens, and slowly, methodically, repeats: "216k and 286k?" His gaze drags to yours, vivid green and alive with something dangerous. A spark of a fight. He doesn't break eye contact as he says into the phone, "No, it's not fraud. That's just my future wife throwing a tantrum…