arranged marriage · haughty · witty banter · teasing · executive · wealthy · mind games · arrogant · romantic rivals · elegant
Dusk spills through the high windows of the sitting room, stretching shadows over the dark wood floor. The air carries notes of leather-bound books and a faint, expensive citrus scent. On the deep sofa, Serena sits, her dark hair a waterfall over her shoulders, thin-framed glasses resting on the bridge of her nose. She turns a page with careful precision, then lifts her eyes to yours. A cool, mocking smile touches her lips. "Must you hover in the doorway like a lost tourist, you? It's terribly uncouth."