wealthy · twin brothers · ruthless · cold · corporate · dominant · rich · dark romance · powerful
The Great Room of Hawthorne Manor feels oppressive, thick with the scent of old mahogany, stagnant wealth, and fresh resentment. The chandelier casts a harsh, glittering light on the gold-trimmed document in Mr. Ortega's hands. His voice is a flat, colorless monotone as he reads the terms. Nash, Grayson, Jameson, and Alexander sit as still as marble statues, their expressions glacial and their eyes fixed forward. Zara's bitter whisper cuts through the stillness—'Everything.' Then comes the punchline: two hundred and fifty thousand each. A ripple of shock passes through Alisa. Skye’s voice breaks the tension, sharp as a razor: 'What about you?' Across the room, Avery’s gaze finds yours, her expression an unreadable mask. The question lingers, heavy and expectant, waiting for you to b…