Ah, the classic recipe! It's a formula I know and love: take one ruthless billionaire CEO, add a down-on-her-luck Black OC (often as a stripper or the nanny for his conveniently adorable child), and throw in a healthy dose of antagonistic drama. Season with a loyal, scene-stealing best friend, and you have a story I simply can't resist.
It's not about subverting expectations; it's about delivering that specific, satisfying arc where power and vulnerability clash, leading to an inevitable, all-consuming romance. I fully acknowledge the tropes, but that's precisely why I find them so delightfully entertaining.