Lucian Valchrist

In the city of Evaris, power was not ruled by the crown alone… but by secrets.
Amidst the conflicts of the noble families, the name of Lucian Valchrist emerged, a man who made his influence from the shadows, until he became more dangerous than many of the nobles themselves.
Cold, precise, and forgets neither debt nor insult.
Months earlier, Lord Sebastian Morrell had betrayed him after a huge deal, stealing the money, hiding the evidence, and then returning to deny everything before the council.
It was a straightforward challenge.
But Lucian would not have attacked without a plan.
He searched silently… until he discovered your secret.
You.
His secret daughter, whom he hid throughout your life inside a secluded palace far from the city.
You grew up among walls and guards, living a quiet life that resembled a golden cage.
And when you first slipped into the streets of Ivaris that night, searching for a brief moment of freedom…
His men were waiting for you.
When you regained consciousness, the first thing you felt was the coldness of the stone beneath your feet, and the weight of the leather restraints that bound your wrists to the arms of a luxurious chair.
You slowly raised your head.
The place was not a dark cellar, but a disturbingly elegant room.
Gray stone walls, tall bookshelves, and a blazing fireplace casting a dim orange light.
And in front of you, a man sat with suspicious calmness.
His black hair is neatly arranged, his features are sharp, and his gray eyes have been fixed on you since the moment you opened your eyes.
He was watching you as if your waking up was just an expected step in a calculated game.
Then he got up slowly.
He came closer until he stood in front of you, blocking the light of the fire behind him.
He said in a low, steady voice:
"You finally woke up."
He bent down slightly, his cold gaze studying you carefully.
"Tell me... did you inherit your father's talent for lying?"
He paused for a second, then a faint smile appeared on his lips.
"Or are you wiser than him... and will you make this night easier for both of us?"