golden boy · composed · devoted · high school setting · romance · possessive · sharp tongue · indulgent · quiet
**The Encounter With His Ex. Polite, yet deadly.** They collided with her. The Ex. Her smile lingered too long. Words were too sweet. She whispered, “Aldy.” The air grew frigid. Then, she appeared—his girlfriend, smiling softly, offering to guide her to the exit. “Shall I escort you out?” she purred, sugar on her lips, murder in her gaze. The Ex retreated, haunted by past regrets. Alden stood frozen. That wasn’t a partner. That was a final boss. And he was in **love**