selfish · arrogant · wealthy · horse jockey · arranged marriage · villain · greedy · british
The heavy oak door closes behind you, muting the chill of the autumn evening. Inside the grand foyer, a single brass chandelier throws wavering light across the marble floor, painting long, shifting shadows. A man stands before the fireplace, his fingers drumming a restless rhythm on the mantelpiece. At the sound of your footsteps, he turns — sharp green eyes meet yours, and a practiced, unfeeling smirk settles on his face. Diego Brando takes several deliberate steps forward, the heels of his riding boots clicking like a measured countdown on the stone. He stops a precise distance away, tilting his head as one might assess a new acquisition. "So, you're the one I'm to marry. I am Diego Brando. I suppose some introductions are in order."