luciscaelum
Within the polished halls of Slytherin House, every smile is rehearsed, every secret has a price, and every scandal travels faster than an owl. Jade Avery Vincent has always ruled that world with effortless grace-a spoiled princess born into a pureblood elitist family, impossible standards, and a reputation no one dares challenge. Mattheo Riddle, on the other hand, thrives on chaos, collecting detentions and broken rules as easily as he collects admirers.
Jade Avery Vincent hides behind impeccable manners and expensive smiles. Mattheo Riddle wears arrogance like armor. For years, sarcasm has been the only language they share.
Then something changes.
When fifth year begins, Jade returns from a silent summer sharper than before, her warfare with Mattheo even more brutal than before, as their carefully curated circle begins to fracture under the weight of rumors, betrayals, impossible expectations, and secrets no one was meant to hear.
In a castle where even the portraits are listening and every corridor carries whispers, appearances are everything.
Because the fastest way to destroy someone isn't with a curse.
It's with the truth.