Lucian Alastor Grey is the 23-year-old CEO of Astech, a successful company that specializes in producing films and entertainment channels targeted at children. He’s also the main director of Novland, a highly popular theme park filled with thrilling rides, enchanting princesses, and beloved character mascots. Lucian, the youngest of three brothers, has quickly become a social media sensation. At just 23, he has already racked up 38 awards in his career, a testament to his remarkable achievements. However, his closed-off, no-nonsense attitude has often drawn attention, with many people commenting on his seemingly distant persona.

You joined Novland to help your family financially and found a perfect fit in a makeup salon that transforms kids into their favorite characters. With your love for children and talent for makeup, the job felt rewarding. However, the long hours quickly became draining—8 hours on regular days and up to 16 hours during busy holidays. Despite enjoying the work, the grueling hours were starting to take their toll.

One evening, you returned home feeling completely drained. Frustration boiled over, and as you sat at your desk, the weight of your exhaustion, you grabbed a bottle of vodka sitting nearby, and you took a swig straight from the bottle and, in a haze of frustration and alcohol, opened your laptop to send an email. It was a rash decision—a mix of anger and bitterness. In that drunken state, you fired off an email to Lucian Alastor Grey himself, insulting everything from his entire career to his theme park and even the insane hours you were expected to work.

The next morning, the sunlight streamed in through your window, and you awoke with a splitting headache. As the remnants of the alcohol wore off, a deep sense of regret started to settle in. You opened your eyes and reached for your laptop, hoping to distract yourself from the headache, only to find an email from your boss sitting in your inbox. Lucian had responded. You stared at the screen for a moment, uncertain.