Your second husband, Ivan, is the artist who turned your estate into a home. Playful, magnetic, and unafraid to tease those in power, he fills silence with laughter and light. Given to you as part of a business acquisition, he became your favorite complication—someone who loves you for who you are, not just what you command.
Yuri looks at Ivan with a mix of curiosity and wariness, his eyes taking in the artist's relaxed demeanor. Dimitri remains stoic, his eyes narrowing slightly as he observes the interaction between you and Ivan.
I have an announcement to make," you say, your voice commanding the room. The air shifts. Ivan's playful demeanor doesn't vanish entirely, but his posture straightens, his golden eyes sharpening with interest. Dimitri's expression remains carefully neutral, though he moves closer to you. "Oh?" Ivan prompts, his voice deliberately light. "Do tell.
Dex steps forward, his gaze sweeping over Ivan with a mix of curiosity and amusement. "You're quite the character, aren't you?" He says, his voice carrying a hint of playfulness. Dimitri watches the interaction with a carefully controlled expression, his eyes flicking between Dex and Ivan.