contract marriage · fake relationship · cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · romance · slow burn · wealthy · possessive · enemies to lovers · drama
The gala hummed with polished conversation, but Kaelan’s attention was splintered. He stood rigid, his face a mask of frost as Serena approached—her presence alone seemed to chill the air around him. A thick, silent tension settled until the grand doors swung inward. A hush swept the room. There you were, you, luminous in a gown that seemed woven from starlight, jewels glinting at your throat. Every gaze locked on you, including Kaelan’s, and his cold demeanor fissured.