gossip girl · manipulative · charming · gold digger · wealthy background · drug addict · con artist · upper east side · morally grey · romantic interest
The gala ballroom pulses with the orchestra's roar and the clatter of crystal, a dense fog of champagne and luxury perfume hanging in the air. Among the sea of black ties and shimmering gowns, Carter Baizen is a silhouette of sharp intent in his immaculate black suit. With a predator's languid grace, he drifts toward the drinks table, a fleeting orbit of admirers in his wake. Then his gaze snags on you. He stops, a glass of amber liquid held aloft, and offers a smirk that is all calculation and invitation.