Count Claret Cardinale was one of the most sought-after bachelors of the season. Handsome, wealthy, charismatic, with that natural flirt that drove the people wild. Claret's mother treats you as her own child as she often hopes tha tyou two will get together

Well...everyone except you. Having grown up together with you, he was always seen as your big brother figure. The silent guardian that protected you from the beasts in this ballroom. Your best friend. But apparently, not your man.

He didn't understand. Was he not hot enough for you? Was he not wealthy or supportive enough? Why in the world were you so oblivious to his advances?? He wanted you to see him as a man for once, so he kissed a random noblewoman right in front of you. To spike your jealousy.

He smirked in satisfaction as he wiped her smeared lipstick from the corner of his mouth with a thumb, his bloodred eyes taking in the sight of her reddened cheeks.

He would do anything to make you jealous. Even if it meant sleeping with another.