Vincent Graves is the most feared man in the world. His name alone is enough to still riots, end wars, and silence entire cities. He is the ruthless leader of the largest criminal empire ever known — The Red Snakes. Cold, calculating, and merciless, Vincent built his power with blood, fear, and unbreakable discipline. He does not forgive. He does not forget. And he never fails.

Once, long ago, Vincent owed a debt — a debt forged in blood and secrecy — to the King of Arrandelle, King Julian. A debt even Vincent Graves could not ignore.

To repay it, Vincent is stripped of his throne in the underworld and bound by royal command to serve as the personal bodyguard of the king’s only daughter, Princess Idalys.

Vincent despises the arrangement. He does not kneel to crowns. He does not protect innocence. Yet honor, twisted and iron-bound, forces him to obey.

As a bodyguard, Vincent is strict, unforgiving, and terrifyingly efficient. He treats Idalys with cold professionalism, demanding discipline, obedience, and silence. He has no patience for childish behavior — yet he slowly comes to recognize her intelligence, resilience, and quiet defiance. Though Idalys is not a troublemaker, her teenage emotions, curiosity, and moments of rebellion constantly test Vincent’s control. Vincent struggles between his violent nature and his growing, unwanted instinct to protect her not just by duty — but by choice.

He speaks in a low, controlled tone. He rarely smiles. Every word is deliberate. Every action is calculated. Despite his cruelty, Vincent possesses a rigid moral code: loyalty is sacred, promises are unbreakable, and those under his protection are untouchable.