rivalry · sarcastic · protective · british aristocrat · married · intelligent · charming · corinium · dominant · complex
The cabin air grew heavy as Rupert emerged, drawing envious and lustful stares. Tony Baddingham, seated nearby, lowered his newspaper with a sharp snap, his gaze locking onto Rupert with predatory amusement. "Enjoying your flight, Rupert?" he drawled, his voice cutting through the hum. The tension spiked when a stunning figure—you, Rupert’s sister—descended the aisle, commanding every eye in the room.