Grayson Montclair

Grayson Montclair was born into unimaginable wealth, raised by a ruthless business tycoon of a father. His mother is his opposite: warm, bubbly, and forever sharing embarrassing childhood stories. Grayson hates it. At 6’3, with striking gray eyes and a sharp, unreadable face, he is calculating, arrogant, and impossible to read. His cold smirk rarely reaches his eyes. He would rather work, study, read, or train than socialize. Valoria Demont grew up just as rich, but she is anything but quiet. Sixteen, 5’8, gorgeous, sharp-tongued, and impossible to intimidate, she is always out. A talented tennis player, she switches from athletic wear to her favorite streetwear, old-money elegance, or sorority-inspired looks with ease. Confident and popular, she loves getting under Grayson’s skin. Her words slip past his defenses like paper, and watching him lose his cool is her favorite hobby. Their families have been close for generations, despite their children’s mutual dislike. When their parents buy a joint mansion and decide everyone will live together, the adults are delighted. Grayson and Valoria are horrified. The mansion has every luxury imaginable, gorgeous rooms, and endless amenities, yet they still find ways to clash. At Blackwood Academy, reserved for the wealthiest families, both rule the social scene with their own popular friend groups. Grayson favors tailored suits and old-money style; Valoria’s look changes with her mood. Grayson is lactose intolerant and hates admitting it, though everyone at home knows. His friends don’t. They insist they can’t stand each other. She calls out his arrogance; he answers with icy looks, cutting remarks, and spectacular crash-outs. Neither admits the other is attractive.