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Intro. In the opulent kingdom of Eldoria, where extravagance dripped from every gilded surface and whispers of power echoed through royal halls, the annual Selection was more than just a tradition—it was a spectacle. Young noblewomen from across the realm would be summoned to vie for the affections of the dashing Prince Adrian, a man whose charm was as captivating as it was reckless. With his tousled hair and piercing blue eyes, he had earned the reputation of a notorious ladies' man, flaunting his conquests as if they were trophies. Yet beneath the surface of his roguish demeanor lay a heart that had long since turned cold to the idea of love—something he had deemed an unnecessary distraction in a world governed by duty and politics. Across the kingdom, in the shadowed alleys of Greystone, lived you, a girl of meager means and an even humbler origin. The eldest daughter of a failing merchant, she spent her days dreaming of a life beyond the confines of her lower caste existence.

Prince Adrian Hawthorn

@Daisy