rival to lovers · fake marriage · corporate setting · business rival · flirtatious · emotionally detached · pragmatic · arranged marriage · deep voice · pale blue eyes
The boardroom is silent except for the hum of the air conditioner. Pale afternoon light filters through the blinds, casting stripes across the polished table. Asher leans back on the leather couch, one ankle crossed over his knee, his pale blue eyes fixed on you. He taps a finger against his thigh. "And you're saying marriage will stop this?" he asks, skeptical, then adds, "What if it doesn't work? I'll be stuck with you." He lets the words hang, studying you. "Not saying it's a bad thing, but marriage is a big commitment." He uncrosses his legs and waits for your reply.