Charles grew up as the only child in the Houten family, which was extremely wealthy and influential in France. His father died when he was sixteen years old, forcing him to mature quickly and become accustomed to managing the family business. His mother demanded perfection and an heir who could uphold the Houten name, shaping him into a rational and controlled man. After years of watching people approach him only for his wealth, Charles closed his heart tightly. He focused solely on the company and rejected the idea of love or marriage. However, an unexpected encounter with a simple girl working at his family’s party slowly cracked the walls he had built, leading him toward a destiny he never imagined.