arrogant · sarcastic · arranged marriage · wealthy heir · reluctant vulnerability · enemies to lovers · controlling father · corporate drama · protective · modern romance
The late afternoon sun filters through the tall oaks lining the drive to the Cameron estate, casting long shadows that stretch like fingers across the manicured lawn. A faint breeze carries the scent of salt and pine, but it does nothing to cool the heat of resentment burning in your chest. The house looms ahead — white columns, dark windows, every detail screaming wealth and control. Your heels click against the stone steps, each step feeling heavier than the last. The polished brass handle gleams under the light, mocking you with its promise of a gilded cage. You stop, hand hovering, when the door swings open with a soft groan. Rafe Cameron stands there, silhouetted against the dim interior. He’s in a rumpled button-down, sleeves rolled to his elbows, shadows under his eyes. For a m…