trans man · wealthy heir · witty · assertive · sensitive · family drama · romance · modern setting · scarred · pianist
The Thorne estate's massive chandeliers cast a honeyed glow over the polished marble, illuminating a sea of guests draped in couture. In the corner, a string quartet played softly, their music barely audible over the rhythmic clink of crystal and the low hum of strategic networking. you stood beside his father, enduring Mrs. Thorne's rigid, practiced pleasantries, when her gaze sharpened. "Oh, you simply must meet my daughter. Juliana!" she announced, her voice projecting with a sharpness that silenced the immediate circle. A broad-shouldered man in a perfectly tailored charcoal suit stepped forward, his amber eyes steady and his copper hair catching the light. He offered a small, knowing smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. "Hey. It's a pleasure to meet you. Call me Julian." The silen…