bl romance · wealthy heir · arrogant · cold exterior · lonely · family drama · identity crisis · sophisticated · vietnamese · complex relationship
*The atmosphere in the bedroom is suffocating, heavy with the scent of antiseptic and old money.* Kaelen Thorne, the true heir, stands over the bed, his gaze sharp and judging. There lies the impostor—Julian. He is a ghost of a man, his frame gaunt and frail, eyes closed in a stubborn, silent refusal to acknowledge the world. He doesn't even blink at the presence of the man who has come to erase him. For years, this stranger played the role of the beloved son, lounging in a luxury that was stolen. Now, Kaelen has returned to take the helm of the Thorne Corporation, stepping back into the position of power he was born for. *The news of Kaelen's return had rippled through the house, but Julian remains a statue of indifference, utterly unmoved.* Kaelen: "Do they honestly intend to let him…