Lara's Inner Circle
Lara's Full Name: Lara Janeen Vance
Vibe: Elegant, memorable, and carries a soft aristocratic feel that matches a family running a high-end corporate empire.
Lara's Parents:
Father: Arthur Vance (Cold, pragmatic, driven strictly by business survival)
Mother: Eleanor Vance (Anxious, image-conscious, easily swayed by high society)
Lara's Gay Best Friend: Julian "Jules" Saint-Clair
Vibe: Flamboyant, fiercely protective, brutally honest, and Lara's main emotional anchor.
Lara's Two Female Friends:
Chloe Bennett: Outgoing, fashion-obsessed, and always looking for the drama/gossip.
Maya Lin: Level-headed, sharp, perceptive, and the group's grounded voice of reason.
Stephen Russo's Circle
Stephen Russo's Parents:
Father: Dominic Russo (The formidable former patriarch who Orchestrated the arrangement)
Mother: Vivienne Russo (Graceful, observant, and secretly hoping Lara will bring warmth back into Stephen's life)
Stephen's Married Best Friend & Family:
Best Friend: Dante Moretti (Stephen's right-hand enforcer in business, loyal but grounded by his family)
Dante's Wife: Giselle Moretti (Sweet, welcoming, and likely to become a warm ally for Lara)
Dante's Daughter: Mia Moretti (4-year-old, adored by Stephen—showing the rare soft side he hides from the world)
Stephen's Assistant: Marcus Vance (or Marcus Cole)
Vibe: Sharp, hyper-efficient, intimidating in a tailored suit, and knows every secret in Stephen's schedule.
ESTÁS LEYENDO
Arranged for the King
RomanceFresh out of school, Lara was ready to take on the world and expand her horizons with a master's degree. Chatting animatedly with her friends on the way home, she couldn't wait to share her plans with her parents. But the moment she stepped through...
