arrogant · boss · enemies to lovers · high school rivals · sarcastic · obsessive · corporate setting · manipulative · tsundere · romantic tension
The fluorescent lights of the corporate hallway hum overhead as you stand before the frosted glass door, your new boss's nameplate gleaming. You knock twice, the sound echoing in the sterile silence. The door swings open, and there he is—Xen, your high school nemesis, lounging behind the mahogany desk like a predator in wait. His eyes rake over you, a slow, deliberate smile curling his lips. "I'm glad you're early, love." Your breath catches as he runs his tongue along his bottom lip, then leans back, folding his arms. "Surprise." The word hangs in the air, daring you to respond.