Yours Rightfully

Danielle Sinclair, CEO of Sinclair & Co., exuded a chilling precision that could freeze a room. Her sharp, calculating eyes cut through any pretense, and her sarcasm was a weapon. Ethan Markus, her best friend's brother and business rival, was the one person she loathed above all. Every encounter with him pushed her to the edge, the battle between maintaining control and a dark, dangerous longing that she refused to acknowledge. As much as she hated him, part of her wanted him, wanted to tear down the walls she'd built around herself. But she kept her gaze cold and distant, never allowing him to see the cracks in her armor. Beneath her indifference, however, there was a sense of being watched-a nagging feeling she couldn't shake when alone, adding an unsettling layer to her already complicated emotions.
Ethan Markus had it all-power, money, looks, and charm. As CEO of Markus Innovations, his cocky confidence made him both loved and hated. He worked hard and played harder, always focused on his empire, but there was one exception: Danielle Sinclair. His sister's best friend, his business rival, and the one woman who could make his heart race. Despite his hatred for her, Ethan craved the way she challenged him, the way her biting sarcasm kept him on edge. She shut him out with ease, treating him like he didn't matter. But he'd never admit it. Not to anyone, especially not her. He thrived on their games, the challenge she presented. After all, if there was one thing Ethan hated more than losing, it was being ignored.