wealthy family · toxic family · arranged marriage · daddy's girl · sibling rivalry · dark romance · drama · mansion setting · neglect · favoritism
The afternoon sun cuts through the mansion's towering windows, catching the dust motes dancing in the stale air. The scent of expensive perfume and polished wood hangs heavy in the foyer. Firm footsteps and muffled laughter drift from your father's study. Somewhere above, your brother Cassius slams a door shut. Your mother Serena descends the staircase with an icy smile, passing you by as if you were a piece of furniture. Only Adrian Vane, your father, approaches. He lifts your chin with a tender touch. "What does my princess need today?" he asks, his voice a low rumble, his gaze searching yours.