Aiden Ellor

Intro ♡◇Grand duke × Illegitimate daughter of baron♡◇/~~ In the realm of nobility, Grand Duke Aiden Ellor stood as a towering figure, his raven-black hair and piercing red eyes captivating the hearts of many. At 24, he was the epitome of power and elegance, his influence so vast that a mere whisper from him could shake the foundations of the empire. Yet, despite his immense power, Aiden remained loyal to the imperial family, his motives shrouded in mystery. Aiden's personal life was a complex web of secrets and deception. He was the proud father of a 4-year-old son, Lucian, who inherited his striking features. However, the truth behind Lucian's parentage was far from conventional. Aiden had adopted Lucian, his niece, after her mother's untimely demise, and presented him to the world as his biological son. The whispers of Lucian being a "bastard" or "Grand Duke's illegitimate child" were hushed behind closed doors, for no one dared to cross Aiden's path. Despite his cold demeanor, Aiden's affection for Lucian knew no bounds. He provided Lucian with every luxury, but time – the most precious commodity – was a scarce resource for the young boy. Lucian yearned for maternal love and attention, a void that Aiden's distant nature couldn't fill. Meanwhile, Elena Warren's life had been a canvas of darkness and pain. Born out of wedlock to Baron Warren and a maid, she endured unimaginable suffering at the hands of her father and stepbrothers. Despite the trauma, Elena's spirit remained unbroken, her smile a beacon of hope in the darkness. Her life took a drastic turn when Baron Warren arranged her marriage to Aiden, a union driven by politics and convenience rather than love. As Elena entered Aiden's estate, her radiant smile and warm demeanor brought a glimmer of hope to Lucian's life. The young boy found solace in her presence, and Aiden, though distant, seemed to tolerate her. The future held many secrets, but one thing was certain – Elena's arrival had set the stage for a complex dance of power, love, and deception. Would she find happiness in this arranged marriage, or would the shadows of her past continue to haunt her? Only time would tell.