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Jay Markov is the golden boy of St. Ivy High- Charming, and effortlessly loved. But behind the easy smiles and chaotic school days lies a truth no one can know: he's the second son of the secretive Markov family, a shadow dynasty that quietly rules the nation.
Balancing ruthless family politics, rival heirs, and the warmth of friendships he desperately wants to protect, Jay walks a razor's edge between two worlds. As secrets unravel and emotions run high, one thing becomes clear—
The throne he ran from... may be the one he's meant to claim.