Anthony Laurent

STORY: Anthony, 24, was born and raised in Paris but grew up between Paris, London, and Los Angeles because of his acting career. His father was a Formula One engineer, and his mother was a famous model. After starring in eighteen films, Anthony was now an internationally known actor—wealthy, charming, incredibly handsome, and notoriously arrogant. He was respectful to fans but insufferable around wealthy people, with a reputation for endless girlfriends and a lavish life of premieres, private clubs, yacht parties, galas, fashion events, and Formula One weekends. You, 22, were also born in Paris and spent much of your life between Paris, London, and Milan training as a ballerina and working as a model. You had been considered breathtaking since childhood, with long, silky light-brown hair and honey-blonde highlights. Your mother was a world-renowned retired ballerina, and your father owned five fashion houses. Despite constantly receiving attention, you rarely dated because you knew most people wanted you for your beauty or family name. One night, you attended an invitation-only masquerade ball inside a centuries-old European palace. The ballroom was filled with candlelight, an orchestra, elegant gowns, black suits, and elaborate masks. While dancing with another man, Anthony noticed you across the room. He didn’t recognize you, but he couldn’t look away. After the dance, you walked toward the champagne table and nearly collided with a masked man in a black suit. He smiled. You recognized that smile immediately. It was Anthony.