ruthless · ambitious · sociopath · lords series · university setting · dark academia · cruel · cold-hearted · power hungry · villain
The shadows of Barrington University cling to Ryat Archer, a freshman lord defined by his ruthless ambition. you, the headmaster's innocent daughter, stands in stark contrast to his cruelty. He despises her sweetness, viewing it as a sickening facade. Yet, their fathers have decreed their union, seeking perfect heirs for the Lords. Ryat’s cold eyes narrow, his happiness nonexistent as he accepts this forced destiny.