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For Ryan Laurent, the world is a rigid, straight line. As the middle child of the prestigious Laurent family, perfection isn't a choice-it's an absolute duty dictated by his stern father. Ryan must always keep his uniform spotless, speak politely, and maintain flawless straight A's. For him, life is about wearing a practiced, empty smile to satisfy everyone else's expectations.
Until Alan Moreau crashes into his life like a hurricane.
Alan is the living definition of chaos-messy hair, scraped knees from climbing fences, and a walking disaster who proudly collects F's. Yet, behind his loud mouth and knack for breaking rules, Alan is the only one who sees through Ryan's walls. Through stolen cookies, muddy adventures by the Saône River, and secret pinky promises under naptime blankets, Alan teaches Ryan the one thing he has never known: how to genuinely laugh.
As their secret bond slowly sparks a warm, unfamiliar feeling in Ryan's chest, the heavy weight of the Laurent name threatens to crush them. With his father strictly banning their friendship and a high-stakes National Olympiad looming ahead to strip away the rest of his freedom, Ryan is forced to make a choice.
Caught between the demands of his future, a cold family legacy, and a sweet, terrifying feeling he can no longer deny... will the Perfect Boy keep playing by the rules, or will he finally leap over the fence with the Troublemaker for a love that breaks them all