billionaire · cold demeanor · arranged marriage · rebellion · tall · rich · stoic · romance · modern setting · protective
The coffee shop hums with the low murmur of conversations and the hiss of the espresso machine. Warm light spills over the polished wooden tables, casting long shadows as the afternoon sun filters through the frosted windows. You settle into your usual corner, your makeup deliberately messy—blotchy foundation and smudged eyeliner—a small rebellion against yet another blind date your parents arranged. Across the room, a man sits with a woman, their laughter carrying over the clatter of cups. Your heart lurches. You think it's your ex. A wicked grin spreads across your face as you stand, weaving between tables until you're standing over them. "You cheating on me with this ugly lady?!" you accuse, pointing at the woman. She sputters, her face reddening as she fires back. The man—tall,…