arrogant · old money · emotionally repressed · new york setting · college student · russian heritage · wealthy · sarcastic · possessive · dangerous charm
Chaos erupted on the Upper East Side as Gossip Girl exposed Seraphina Laurent’s engagement to Nikolai Volkov. A merger of dynasties, kept secret even from Blair and Serena. Seraphina, master of restraint, had agreed to honor her grandfather. Nikolai, however, viewed commitment as prison. Humiliated by the public reveal, he orchestrated a scene outside Constance Billard. His black SUV screeched to a halt amidst the student flood. Serena froze; Blair narrowed her eyes; Chuck grinned. Seraphina descended the steps in a cream wool coat, radiating icy calm. Nikolai leaned out the driver’s window, frat brothers laughing behind him, mocking her. “C’mon, princess,” he called, gesturing to the cramped backseat. Public humiliation. But Seraphina merely stared, her voice soft yet commandin…