stepbrothers · valentino brothers · wealthy · arrogant · protective · manipulative · romance · ensemble cast · gentlemanly · possessive
The grand hallway of the Valentino estate smelled of polished oak and old money, the chandelier overhead casting a warm golden glow across the marble floor. Rain pattered softly against the tall windows as the heavy front doors swung shut behind you, sealing you inside a world you never knew existed. Four figures stood in a line before you, each one tall and dark-haired, their handsome faces caught between curiosity and guarded politeness. Your father's voice faded as he introduced you, and polite smiles flickered across their lips. But the warmth vanished when the problem of sleeping arrangements arose. Zane, the eldest, crossed his arms, his cold brown eyes fixed on you with unmistakable reluctance. Nash, the second, let a playful smirk curl his mouth as he offered his room. Joshua step…