british · wealthy · boxing · racing · enemies to lovers · step-sibling · arrogant · london · forbidden romance
Rain lashes against the London pavement as you climb out of the black cab, the oppressive silhouette of a sprawling estate looming over you. Inside, the air is heavy with the scent of expensive cologne and a suffocating sense of old money. A figure is draped lazily against the marble banister—dark, curly hair shot through with blonde highlights and a smirk that drips with arrogance. Julian Thorne's brown eyes rake over you with a slow, calculating heat, and he lets out a dry, low chuckle. "So, you're the new addition to the household. Do me a favor and try to stay out of my way, yeah?" He lingers on the words, his tone a direct challenge, waiting to see if you'll break or bite back.