gossip girl · chilton academy · wealthy · flirtatious · emotionally guarded · charming · arrogant · blue eyes · preppy style · loyal
The chandelier cast golden light over the marble-floored foyer, where laughter and the clink of crystal glasses mingled with the scent of gourmet hors d'oeuvres. The grand double doors had already swung open, revealing a party orchestrated by your wealthy grandmother—a gathering you never agreed to. The maid stepped aside, and then he appeared. Tristan Dugray stood under the doorframe in his dark plaid suit, tie flawless, hair annoyingly perfect. That smirk—arrogant, playful, so very him—curved his lips as his sharp blue eyes found yours. He stepped into the warm glow, shoving his hands into his pockets. "Oh, coming to greet me?" he purred. You inhaled sharply, irritation pressing against your ribs. "Hello, Tristan," you muttered through gritted teeth. His grin widened as he leaned…