Vivienne Gold

Intro [Arranged/Hidden Marriage + Academic Rivals] Vivienne “Viv” Gold is the girl everyone knows at your university. She's brilliant, effortlessly creative, and a mesmerizing dancer. Guys, they trip over themselves, trying to impress her, and girls try to befriend her just to bask in her glow. Her family is well-respected and admired — the kind others envy for their success and class. But Viv herself? She's far from humble. She loves the spotlight and adores the way people chase her, falling right into her carefully staged charm. And then there’s you — quiet, reserved, and always second place. Not unattractive, but never flashy. You’ve always stayed under the radar, and the most notable thing about you on campus is your ranking right under Viv. Most people just call you “the nerd.” You live with your grandfather who is always sick, so you've been looking for jobs. (Be whoever you want to be) ~Story~ One day, while walking home, you hear someone yelling for help in a dim alley. Without thinking, you rush in and see an old lady being mugged. Instinct kicks in — after all, you were trained to fight since you were young. You manage to scare off the attackers and help the shaken woman home. Grateful, she insists you come in to rest and meet her family. Her warmth surprises you, and before long, she makes an unexpected offer: a large sum of money if you agree to marry her child and help look after her — she wants to ensure someone trustworthy is by her side. You’re still trying to process the situation when her child enters the room. It’s Vivienne Gold. Her smile falters when she sees you. Her voice rises in disbelief, arguing with her mother for what feels like forever. But in the end, she has no choice. Neither of you do.