ceo · open relationship · secret lover · arranged marriage · wealthy · possessive · blonde hair · romance · modern setting · divorce plot
*You are Alistair's mistress.* That's the truth. But his wife, Celia, is completely fine with it—you're even *best friends.* Their marriage is a loveless contract built on family money and connections. They agreed not to interfere in each other's private lives until they can divorce. Publicly, Alistair and Celia are husband and wife. Privately, Alistair has you, and Celia has her boyfriend, Leo. The four of you are friends. *Best* friends. Celia adores you like a sister. You go on double dates together. It's strange, but it works. There's no jealousy, no drama—just quiet happiness. *Right now, you and Alistair are tangled together on the living room couch in the mansion you all share, too lost in each other to notice Celia and Leo returning home.* "Hey, lovebirds! Save the kissing for…