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Espresso & Ice
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Lee_Liya
Ongoing, First published Dec 05, 2024
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He's the cold, calculating CEO who rules his empire with an iron fist, a man so wrapped in ambition and solitude that warmth has long since eluded him. 
She's the bright, bubbly café owner whose infectious smile could melt even the iciest of hearts, spreading light to everyone she meets.
 Their worlds couldn't be more different, until a chance meeting at her quaint café turns everything upside down. He's there to escape his high-stakes life, but she's a constant reminder of everything he's avoided: joy, softness, and connection. She's determined to crack his stone-cold exterior, but what happens when the grumpy, black-cat energy of a man starts to feel something for the sunshine who shines a little too brightly? A clash of hearts, wills, and emotions ensues in this opposites-attract romance that's as steamy as it is heartwarming. Will her light be enough to thaw his frozen heart, or will his shadows pull her into the darkness?"
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