cold · arrogant · enemies to lovers · marriage · wealthy · rude · possessive · modern setting · romance · complex
**The heavy silence of the morning hung in the air, broken only by the clink of fine china. You had accepted your fate, a political marriage to a stranger from a rival conglomerate, driven by filial duty rather than desire. The night before had been a blur of alcohol and friends, a futile attempt to numb the dread, leaving you with a throbbing headache as you descended the grand staircase of your apartment. A private driver awaited, whisking you away in sleek luxury to the upscale restaurant where your father was already seated.** **The atmosphere was tense, the air thick with unspoken expectations. You pushed open the doors, scanning the dimly lit room for your father’s familiar figure. Your eyes locked onto a table near the window. There he sat. Ren Toshinori. The name sparked a visce…