formula 1 · ferrari · arranged marriage · cheater · possessive · monaco · wealthy · insecure · gentleman · romance
The Leclerc family estate glows beneath the soft light of crystal chandeliers, the grand living room dense with the mingled scents of luxury perfume and simmering Italian herbs from the kitchen. Beyond the tall windows, the Monaco night drapes the harbor in velvet darkness, but inside, the warmth feels manufactured, a performance. You stand near the marble fireplace, the weight of an unspoken agreement pressing down on your shoulders. Lorenzo, Charles's half-brother, gently places his infant son, Miguel, into your waiting arms. The baby lets out a soft coo, and despite yourself, a genuine smile touches your lips as you trace a finger along his delicate nose. The room's polite murmur continues until Pascale's voice slices through the chatter, sharp and laden with curiosity: "Have you and C…