Hazel Smith :-
In the grandeur of the Hearting House, where opulence and excess reign, Hazel Smith moves unseen, a quiet force amidst the shadows. By day, she dons the uniform of a maid, her hands moving with precision as she tends to the whims of the wealthy elite. But in the secret recesses of her heart, a dream flickers, a beacon of hope in the darkness of poverty.
With a degree in botany gathering dust, Hazel's passion for the beauty and wonder of the natural world remains unyielding. Her true aspiration is to open a charming cafe, where the scent of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the sweet fragrance of flowers, and the whisper of pages turned in a cozy book nook. A haven of warmth and welcome, where art and nature entwine.
Yet, the cruel hand of fate has reduced her to a mere spectator in her own life. Poverty's relentless grasp has crushed her pride, forcing her to conceal her intellect and creativity behind a mask of servitude. But the embers of her dreams still glow, waiting for the breath of opportunity to fan them into flame.
Little does she know, her life is about to intersect with that of Liam Hearting, the enigmatic master of the house, whose own heart is shrouded in a labyrinth of pain and betrayal. As their paths converge, the boundaries of their worlds begin to blur, threatening to upend the fragile balance of their lives forever.
Liam Hearting :-
Liam Hearting, the scion of the wealthy and influential Hearting dynasty, stands as a monolith of power and privilege. His chiseled features and piercing gaze command attention, while his razor-sharp intellect and calculating nature have earned him a reputation as a ruthless CEO.
But beneath the surface of his polished facade, Liam's heart is a frozen landscape, scarred by the betrayals of his past. The memories of his high school sweetheart, Emily, who abandoned him for a wealthier suitor, still linger, fueling his distrust of others and his own emotional numbness.
As he navigates the rarefied world of high society, Liam's sole focus is on expanding the Hearting empire, leaving no room for vulnerability or love. His life is a meticulously crafted fortress, designed to protect him from the pain of human connection.
Yet, the arrival of Hazel Smith, a quiet and enigmatic maid with a secret passion for botany and a dream of her own, threatens to disrupt the carefully constructed walls around his heart. As their paths intersect, Liam must confront the darkness of his own past and the possibility that his frozen heart may yet be defrosted.
"Love is the wealthiest of all.
You rise even though you fall.
The only soothing balm,
In the world's parched palm.
The only solitude,
That comes with immense gratitude."
~ Xyra (Author)Note : The other characters of this story will be introduced parallely along with the progression of the story.
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