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Adrien Agreste had it all - a life sculpted from glamour, fame, and effortless perfection. As one of the world's top models, he lived beneath the constant glow of flashing cameras, adored by millions, envied by all. His smile was flawless. Practiced. Untouchable.
But perfection is the most fragile illusion of all.
Behind the designer suits and carefully rehearsed interviews, Adrien's world shattered the day his mother died. The mansion that once felt like a home turned into a silent monument of grief. The warmth disappeared. The laughter faded.
And Gabriel Agreste stepped in.
Control replaced comfort.
Rules replaced freedom.
Expectations replaced love.
Every move monitored. Every word measured. Every decision made for him. Adrien's life became a gilded cage - polished on the outside, suffocating within. Freedom became a distant memory. Happiness, something he barely remembered how to spell.
He learned how to smile on command.
He learned how to obey.
He learned how to disappear behind perfection.
But there is one person who sees through the performance.
Élodie.
His best friend. His secret sanctuary. She notices the trembling hands he hides behind his back. The exhaustion buried beneath flawless green eyes. The fear he would never dare to show the world. She sees the cracks in the glass. She sees him - the real Adrien - not the brand, not the model, not the obedient son.
Gabriel tolerates no weakness. No unpredictability. No secrets.
One wrong step could destroy everything.
Disclaimer:
This story is an original fan project written together with a friend. The storyline and original characters such as Élodie, Marcel, Marie, André, Monic, and others belong to us. However, canon characters like Adrien Agreste and other Miraculous characters belong to the rightful owners and creators of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. No copyright infringement is intended.