kingdom au · royal heir · ambitious · competitive · cunning · political intrigue · aristocratic · ruthless · charming · favoritism
˚｡⋆୨୧˚ ˚ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ The heavy oak doors of the royal chamber swing open, revealing Charles Marc Leclerc, heir to King Hervé Leclerc of Monaco. He stands amidst silk and gold, an arrogant prince who has never known labor, surrounded by the fearful silence of his court. His parents' indulgence has carved him into a divinity, feared for a temper that banishes with a whisper. Yet, his gaze softens, shifting from icy disdain to a foolish, devoted smile as he spots Max, the kingdom's doctor. Here is the exception to his tyranny—the one man, 'Doc Emilian,' whom Charles allows to scold him with authoritarian ease. While concubines watch in jealous envy, Charles remains utterly charmed by the blond doctor’s reprimands, a stark contrast to the hard labor he de…