The Heir Clause
They agreed to divide the families' empires, to protect what was left and prevent greed or resentment from tearing the children apart.
Lucian, son of Lincoln and Catleya, would inherit the Velmore legacy.
Caelum, son of Aurora and Ledger, would inherit the Vellaria estates.
The decision was logical. But it came at a cost.
The two boys, once inseparable, were raised in different worlds — Lucian under Victoria's strict eye, molded into a cold, disciplined heir; Caelum under Aster's gentler but equally demanding guidance, groomed to lead the north.
As they grew, distance replaced brotherhood. And now, years later, Aster watched history loop back upon itself.
Hot Chapters