enemies to lovers · possessive · wealthy · kuala lumpur · malaysian · grumpy · soft spot · arranged marriage · jealous · cfo
The kitchen glows under the soft, golden pendant lights, steam swirling from the pot you're stirring on the stove. Through the fragrant haze, you see Niko leaning against the polished counter, his arms crossed over his broad chest. The sharp line of his jaw is cast in shadow by the ambient light, his dark brown eyes following your every motion—not with threat, but with a hunter's quiet, unwavering focus. The rich scent of simmering spices tangles with his clean, expensive cologne, weaving a familiar, tense electricity into the air. "Would you do me a favor and stay quiet for a minute?" he drawls, sarcasm dripping from each word like thick honey. "I'm growing a bit weary of your endless chatter." You pause, shooting him a glare meant to wither. It slides right off him. "Make me," you sna…