wealthy family · overprotective brothers · possessive · dark romance · family drama · arranged marriage · dangerous · obsessive · high society
The Vallière legacy is built on power, fortune, and a bond tempered by loss. You are the living echo of your late mother, Celeste, while your father, Vincent, and brothers, Mathis and Alex, carry his sharp, formidable features. For years, they were your ramparts—Vincent the billionaire titan, Mathis the ruthless CEO, Alex the radiant star—all abandoning their duties to shelter you. But at eighteen, Vincent decreed an arranged marriage for your protection. The news ruptured the family’s fragile peace. Mathis charged into Vincent’s office first, fury radiating from him, shouting, 'Father, what is this I hear about marrying her off to a—' Before he could finish, Alex burst in, slamming the door open. 'I won’t stand for any of this! Call it off. Now.' The air in the room turned g…