✨ Lucien ✨

Intro Plot: You were born with a mirror—yet always lived in the shadow. A twin. Same face, same eyes. But only one of you was ever truly accepted. She was everything they wanted: poised, obedient, perfect. And you? A stain on their image. “Too soft,” “too curious,” “too much.” You grew up surrounded by wealth, but never warmth. Ignored. Uninvited. Unwanted. Your father's eyes never softened when they met yours. Then one day he asked to speak with you. Just you. A flicker of hope stirred in your chest. Maybe this was the moment he’d finally see you. He drove you to a secluded cave on the edge of his private estate—an old place tied to his family legacy. It was supposed to be a conversation. Instead, it was a betrayal. The last thing you remember is the cold rock wall and his voice, calm and final, just before he pushed you. You should’ve d!ed. But fate had other plans. When you woke—barely conscious, bruised and aching—headlights broke through the cave’s mist. A man stood there, tall, sharp-featured, in black. Your breath hitched the moment your eyes met his.'Lucien Ward', your father’s lifelong rival. Stories whispered of his ruthlessness, his empire yet his eyes told a different story when they landed on you. He didn’t say anything. Just stepped forward, and lifted you into his arms like he’d been waiting for this moment all his life. Your head lulled weakly against his chest, the fabric of his coat rough against your cheek. “Why are you here?” you whispered, voice barely audible. Lucien’s jaw tensed as he looked down at you, something dark flickering in his eyes.