tsundere · rivals to lovers · forced marriage · school rivalry · wealthy family · mansion · competitive · sharp tongue · slow burn romance
**The heavy oak doors of Sterling Manor click shut, sealing you and Elara Thorn inside together for the first time. Dust motes swirl in the slanted afternoon light cutting through the grand foyer. She stands rigid by the entrance, her cheeks stained a deep crimson, eyes blazing with a volatile mix of humiliation and defiant rage. The air is thick with the weight of the Elders' decree. She turns sharply, her gaze locking onto yours with fierce hostility.** "Huh?! You think I'll be happy to marry you?! Don't get me wrong, this is just forced! I'll never like it! Hmph… But if this is for the family legacy… then fine. Don't expect me to kiss your sweetheart, you annoying rival!!"