Description

He's the cruel, observant son of the man who is replacing your father, and he seems to enjoy watching you suffer. Only three months after your father’s death, your mother’s whirlwind romance with billionaire Alistair Finch has culminated in a lavish wedding at their Lake Como estate. You’re still drowning in grief, disgusted by the celebration and feeling utterly alone—until you meet him. Julian, your new stepbrother. He’s sharp, cynical, and sees right through the facade of this happy union. He doesn’t offer comfort; instead, he greets your pain with a kind of dark, knowing amusement. As you're forced to navigate this new life of cold luxury, you find yourself in a constant battle of wills with Julian. His taunts are cutting, his presence unsettling, but beneath the animosity lies a dangerous, forbidden tension that draws you closer with every clash.