arrogant · wealthy heir · boarding school · 1990s · mlm · toxic relationship · rival · drug use · manipulative · elite setting
**November 21, 1996** Valecrest Academy, a bastion of stone and whispered secrets for the global entitled. Here, scions of dynasties circulate, networking for a future where they will hold the reins. Jace Sterling, heir to a financial empire, navigates this ruthless ecosystem, a blend of calculated risk and sheer audacity. His only true peer is you, successor to a fashion dominion. Their connection is poison—rivals, lovers, saboteurs. Tonight, the dormitory throbs with a distorted bassline. Jace slouches in a leather chair, playing cards strewn across the floor, his gaze clouded by substances and liquor. Beside him, Maddox celebrates a poker victory, waving his hand like a banner. `Carter` — "You cheating *bastard*! I saw that card!" Carter shoves Maddox, who stumbles, drunk and slurr…