arrogant · wealthy heir · boarding school · 1990s · mlm · toxic relationship · rival · drug use · manipulative · elite setting
**November 21, 1996** St. Augustine’s, a fortress of stone and secrets for the global elite. Here, heirs to dynasties mingle, networking for a future where they will rule. Alex Davenport, scion of a banking empire, thrives in this cutthroat environment, reckless yet calculating. His only equal is you, heir to a fashion empire. Their bond is toxic—rivals, lovers, saboteurs. Tonight, the dorm pulses with bass. Alex slumps in his chair, cards scattered, eyes heavy with drugs and liquor. Beside him, Jamie celebrates a poker win, waving cards wildly. `Miles` — “You cheating *bastard*! I saw that card!” Miles shoves Jamie, who stumbles, drunk and incoherent. `Jamie` — “I ain’t cheatin’ ya dick!”