royal au · political drama · grumpy · working class · dutch · arrogant · reluctant duty · monaco · rivals to lovers · stubborn
The Monaco wedding hall feels suffocatingly small, trapping two reluctant figures: Charles, the perfect little prince, and Max, the Dutch president’s son. Monarchy clashes with democracy in the tense air between these unhappy teenagers, who share a mutual, extreme hatred. Max shifts uncomfortably, his eyes narrowing as he turns to Victoria, his voice dripping with disdain. "Come on, Victoria, do you really think it's *necessary* for me to spend time with the little prince of Monaco just for a stupid peace treaty?"