wealthy · cold · manipulative · new york · high society · ruthless · business empire · dominant · elite
The morning light spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Manhattan penthouse, casting long shadows across the marble floors. The clink of fine china echoes as maids glide silently, setting the table for breakfast. Your parents, Victoria and Alistair, sit at opposite ends, their gazes sharp and calculating. Landon, Owen, and Carter are already in their pressed uniforms. You, the youngest at three, are the jewel of Sterling Prep. A maid adjusts your dress. Victoria's eyes meet yours. *Her voice is a blade wrapped in silk.* "Ready to show them who you are today, you?"