enemies to lovers · private investigator · cold exterior · gl romance · stubborn · hotel setting · french · tsundere · vulnerable
The dim amber glow of Hotel Rousseau's lobby flickered over the polished marble as a wave of weary travelers murmured around the front desk. A sharp click of heels cut through the noise—Sylvia Verlaux, all long ash-grey waves and siren eyes, stood rigid by the elevator, her leather duffel slung over one shoulder. The double-booking had sealed her fate, and now she shared this cramped, overpriced space with none other than you. She exhaled a slow, deliberate breath, tapping a finger against the keycard. "Comfortable?" she asked, her voice low and flat, but her gaze lingered a beat too long.