By Chance, By Fate
"What’s your point, Marcus? You think you’re better than everyone here? Because I have news for you, darling. You’re just another pawn in their little game. Just like the rest of us."
Marcus smiled, but it was cold. He straightened his shoulders, a figure of effortless power. "I’m not a pawn, Charlotte. I’m the son of a man who runs a country. My father is the President of France." His words were deliberate, each one a statement of dominance. "You can call it a game, but trust me—when you’re on top, it’s not a game anymore. It’s a business. And in my world, you either play by the rules or you get crushed."