His to Protect
Introduction
Author
Let's start with the introduction first
Aria Verner (Fl)
Age: 20
Personality: Quiet, emotionally numb, intelligent, observant, secretly rebellious in small ways.
Background: Adopted by the Vernier family after her real parents died mysteriously. They took her in to appear charitable, but treat her like she’s disposable. Emotionally manipulated daily, blamed for everything, overshadowed by her “perfect” adoptive sister.
Dream: Freedom. To find someone who chooses her, not out of pity, but love.
Looks: Soft features, long slightly wavy dark hair, expressive sad eyes, often dressed plainly or in hand-me-downs.
Damian Carter (Ml)
Age: 27
Personality: Cold, ruthless in business, distant, but fiercely protective of those he cares about.
Background: Billionaire CEO of a luxury brand empire. Orphaned young. Raised by relatives who only wanted his inheritance. Scarred by betrayal, trusts no one.
Reputation: Heartless, untouchable, dangerous. But behind it—lonely.
Looks: Tall, sharp jawline, dark hair always slightly messy, storm-grey eyes, often seen in black suits.
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
Age: 22
Personality: Beautiful, manipulative, two-faced.
Background: The “golden child” of the family. Publicly sweet, privately cruel. Competes with Aria for attention despite “having it all.” Engaged to Damien’s rival, fueling family drama.
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
Age: 30
Personality: Charismatic, arrogant, controlling.
Background: Damien’s business rival. Engaged to Vanessa as part of a business merger. Sees Aria as weak and tries to manipulate her too.
Celeste Vernier ( Fl adoptive mom)
Personality: Cold, image-obsessed, perfectionist.
Background: Only adopted Aria to play the role of the “kind philanthropist.” Treats Aria like a servant in private.
Daniel (Damian's assistant/bff)
Daniel (Damian's assistant/bff)
Age: 28
Personality: Loyal, sarcastic, comic relief, secretly ships Damien & Aria.
Role: Helps Damien get closer to Aria, provides lightness to emotional moments.
Author
That's it for the intro
1
Today is the engagement party of Vanessa Vernier and Adrian Blake
All bigshots are present here
Media, rich guests, flashing cameras—everything looks perfect from the outside.
But Aria, she was forced to attend
Aria Verner (Fl)
*I'm clearly out of place*
Aria Verner (Fl)
(Remembers what Mrs. Vernier told her)
Celeste Vernier ( Fl adoptive mom)
"Don't embarrass us tonight"
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
(Giving speech) I'm so happy tonight
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
We got engaged
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
We're going to live happily together 😊
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
I can't wait for the wedding
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
I hope my sister, Aria also finds a good guy
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
I know she's shy and awkward but she deserves happiness too
People- Vanessa is so kind
"Even on her engagement day she's thinking about her sister"
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
Anyways I hope you all enjoy the party
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
(Staring at Aria continuously)
Aria Verner (Fl)
(Notices him)
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
*Creepy smile*
Aria Verner (Fl)
*Looks away immediately*
Aria Verner (Fl)
*I don't want to stay here anymore. I want to go home*
Daniel (Damian's assistant/bff)
Sir, we're very late
Damien enters fashionably late—intimidating, cold, unreachable. The room quiets for a moment.
All the eyes were on him because of him cold and intimidating aura
He’s here only because of business ties and curiosity about his rival’s fiancée (Vanessa).
Aria also found herself looking at him
Damian Carter (Ml)
(Looking around)
Damian Carter (Ml)
*His gaze falls on Aria*
Their first eye contact → silent, intense. She quickly looks away.
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
(Smiling) Mr. Carter, I'm very glad that you came
Damian Carter (Ml)
Congratulations to you Miss Vernier ❄️
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
(Still smiling) Mr. Carter, do you want to have a drink with me?
Damian Carter (Ml)
(Eyes searching for Aria, ignoring her) If you will excuse me now
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
(Gritting teeth) You think you're so rich, you'll ignore me like this
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
...
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
(Cornering Aria) I'm going to marry your sister soon
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
You better say yes to me before that
Aria Verner (Fl)
No please leave me
Aria Verner (Fl)
I will tell Vanessa's
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
(Smirks) And how did that turn out before?
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
Did she believe you?
Aria Verner (Fl)
(Crying) Leave me
Aria Verner (Fl)
(Kicks him on his 🐣)
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
Ughhh, how dare you b!tch
Aria Verner (Fl)
(Tries to run)
Daniel (Damian's assistant/bff)
(Catches her wrist) You will pay for that
Damian Carter (Ml)
(Calm, controlled voice) Let her go
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
Don't meddle in our business
Damian Carter (Ml)
(Smirks) If you don't let her go right now, I'll punch you
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
(Whispers) Fuck
Adrian Blake (Vanessa's Fiance)
Just because I don't want any commotion here
Aria Verner (Fl)
(Staring at Damian wide - eyed)
Damian Carter (Ml)
(Looks at her)
Aria Verner (Fl)
(Snaps out and goes from there)
2
Butler
You've been summoned by Mrs. Vernier
Just as she was about to enter, she hears two voices
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
Mom, that Aria is seducing my Adrian
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
You have to teach her a lesson
Celeste Vernier ( Fl adoptive mom)
You're ri—
Celeste Vernier ( Fl adoptive mom)
Come in
Mrs. Vernier sits perfectly poised with tea, dripping with fake grace.
Celeste Vernier ( Fl adoptive mom)
You can't even stand properly in a dress, can you?
Celeste Vernier ( Fl adoptive mom)
Always ruining photos
Celeste Vernier ( Fl adoptive mom)
And why was Adrian looking at you?
Aria Verner (Fl)
(Tearing up) I don't know
Aria Verner (Fl)
He's always doing that
Aria Verner (Fl)
Please tell him to stay away from me
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
(Smirks) First you seduce him
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
Now you're blaming him
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
You have some audacity
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
Mom
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
Maybe next time we should leave her home
Vanessa Vernier ( Fl adoptive sis)
The staff is prettier anyway
Aria lowers her eyes, swallowing the burn in her throat. She doesn’t fight—it’s safer not to.
Aria's room, compared to Vanessa's luxurious suite
Aria changes into worn pyjamas
She stares at her cracked mirror
Touched the faint scar on her wrist—from a childhood accident —symbol of being unwanted
Aria Verner (Fl)
I'm only here because they like having something broken to pity
Damian is standing near the window, loosening his tie
Damian Carter (Ml)
The girl at the engagement—find out who she is. Not the obvious. The truth
Daniel (Damian's assistant/bff)
(Smirks) You don't even like social events boss
Daniel (Damian's assistant/bff)
What's this about?
Damian Carter (Ml)
(Soft, more to himself) She didn't belong there
Aria curls up on her bed, small, fragile—but her eyes aren’t empty anymore.
Aria Verner (Fl)
One day...
Aria Verner (Fl)
I'll disappear
Aria Verner (Fl)
And they won't have anyone to hurt but themselves
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