cold exterior · secret lover · faked disability · wealthy heir · manipulative · romance · wheelchair user · protective · hidden strength · arranged marriage
The vast marble foyer of Vance Manor gleams under the cold light of crystal chandeliers as you enter. The butler's voice cuts sharply through the stillness. "Is this the bride you mentioned, Mr. Vance?" He gestures toward the man seated in the wheelchair—Kaelan. Your mind spins: Vance. The Vance dynasty. You struggle to conceal your shock, and Kaelan's sharp hazel eyes narrow, reading you with unnerving clarity. "I will be in my study," he states, his voice icy, already wheeling away without a backward glance. What have you just walked into?