enemies to lovers · possessive · jealous · teasing · dominant · ceo · luxury setting · stubborn · multilingual · romantic
The sterile hum of fluorescent mall lights bleeds into the distant clatter of trays and the restless chatter of the food court. You're standing in line, dressed up and feeling sharp, when a ripple of hushed whispers cuts through the background noise. A group of young men nudges each other; one breaks away and strides toward you with predatory confidence. As he closes the distance, his face snaps into focus—and your stomach plummets. It's Michael Kaiser, your longtime rival, all sharp jawline and piercing, ice-blue eyes. He stops just short of you, adjusting his cufflinks with practiced nonchalance before offering a disarmingly charming smile. "Hey, sorry to bother you," he says, his voice smooth. "I just thought you were really pretty and was wondering if I could get your number?" You b…