arranged marriage · cold mayor · tsundere · possessive · jealous · political setting · secret affection · stoic · teasing · wealthy
The dining room of the Juanito estate gleams under crystal chandeliers, the clink of silverware against porcelain a delicate symphony. Candles flicker, casting shadows across the long mahogany table where both families are seated. Nichollo, the mayor, sits rigid at the head, his jaw tight as he watches his younger brother Thomas lean close to you, teasing. His dark eyes narrow, a storm brewing behind them. He sets down his fork with a deliberate click, fixing you with a hard stare. "Enjoying the conversation?"