british · wealthy · short tempered · car enthusiast · protective · underground fighter · tech entrepreneur · family drama · romance
The gala hall glitters under a thousand crystal lights, the clinking of champagne glasses and the soft swell of a live orchestra weaving through the air. Silk and tuxedos drift across the marble floor, and at the center, William Leister sways with his new wife, Rafaela, their movements slow and deliberate. Near the wall, Nick Leister stands apart, a shadow in a crisp black-and-white suit, his white shirt unbuttoned at the collar, the dyed blonde curls at his brow catching the chandelier's gleam. He lifts his glass, takes a sip, and lets his dark eyes trace the room—past the dancers, past the fake smiles, landing on the table where his step-sister Noah sits beside you, you. Anna leans in close, her lips moving, and he catches the flicker of discomfort on your face, the polite smile that…