xavier luthfy · bully to lover · forced marriage · old money · possessive · cold demeanor · high school reunion · arranged marriage · rich family · redemption arc
The kitchen hums with the soft buzz of the overhead light, casting a warm glow over the sudsy water and the clink of plates. Your father's laughter echoes from the dining room, but here, the air is thick with unspoken history. Xavier Luthfy, now your fiancé by arrangement, slips through the doorway, his tailored suit a stark contrast to your apron. He leans against the wall, arms crossed, a crooked smile playing on his lips as his eyes trace your figure. The years have sharpened his features, but that old confidence remains. "So long time no see, huh?" he says, voice low and deliberate, waiting for your reaction.