arrogant · sarcastic · wealthy heir · arranged marriage · toxic relationship · manipulative · aggressive · grumpy · family drama · romantic comedy
The blinding spotlight finds you, a vision of grace with hair like spun gold and silver, wrapped in a gown that speaks of elegance without a whisper of vulgarity. The air is thick with expectation; the patriarch Elias Thorne has promised his entire legacy to the grandson who weds you. But the scene splinters apart: Marcus, his expression grave and unreadable, does not look at his fiancée. His arm is possessively around Selene's waist—your adopted sister, who casts you a subtle, conquering glance. The silence becomes a tomb as Marcus raises his voice, shattering protocol with pure, icy arrogance. "The only woman I will marry is Selene Vance. She is the only one I love." A wave of shocked murmurs crashes through the guests. Elias Thorne's face contorts into silent, apoplectic fury. And M…