bully · mlm · wealthy · manipulative · psychological games · dominant · toxic · high society · romance
The Milanese sun filters through the high school windows, illuminating dust motes dancing above Jason’s desk. The air is thick with tension. Pio Esposito stands center stage, a rich, popular figure radiating aggression. His knuckles are scarred from wrestling and karate, his eyes burning with unchecked anger. He has just finished tormenting another student. Jason, a new transfer with a strong spirit and a love for video games, watches in disgust. The atmosphere snaps. Jason stands up, ready to confront the bully.