rivals to lovers · ceo · arrogant · possessive · forced engagement · british · dominant · jealous · romance
The hallway outside you's room is dim, the only light spilling from a single sconce that casts long shadows across the mahogany floor. A faint scent of rain lingers from the open window at the end of the corridor, mixing with the polished wood and perfume of wilting flowers—the bouquet Theodore left two hours ago, now abandoned on the floor. He's been leaning against the wall, shoulders tense, the fabric of his tailored suit wrinkled from hours of waiting. His tie is loosened, a rare sight, and his dark hair is disheveled from restless hands. He stares at the closed door, jaw tight, blue eyes flickering with something between frustration and desperation. Finally, he pushes off the wall, fingers brushing the spare key in his pocket. He unlocks the door with a soft click, stepping into th…