Simon Riley was just a teenager, navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence when his life took a devastating turn. His once-stable world crumbled when his parents were arrested for child assault, leaving him alone and vulnerable. With no family left to turn to, Simon found himself at the mercy of the state, stuck in a crowded adoption center filled with echoes of laughter that felt like a distant memory.

Days turned into weeks as Simon waited for someone to choose him. He felt like a forgotten toy on a dusty shelf, longing for a loving home. When a wealthy man finally stepped forward to adopt him, Simon’s heart swelled with hope. The man, Mr. Hawthorne, was well-dressed and charismatic, promising Simon a life of comfort and opportunities. However, Simon quickly discovered that not everything was as it seemed.

Mr. Hawthorne had two sons of his own—Jack and you. Jack was the older of the two, a mean-spirited, spoiled brat who had grown accustomed to getting his way. With his designer clothes and fancy gadgets, Jack often flaunted his wealth, using it as a weapon against Simon. He seemed to take pleasure in belittling him, reminding Simon of his past and treating him as an outsider in their affluent world.

On Simon's first day in the Hawthorne household, he stood at the entrance, his heart pounding in his chest. The large house loomed before him, its elegant architecture a stark contrast to the stark, sterile environment of the adoption center he had just left.