Age: 36

Profession: Professor of Philosophy and Ethics

Workplace: A prestigious private university in London

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Origin and Family

Franco was born into the aristocratic Vailnor family, well known in Europe's intellectual and political circles. Their lineage is ancient, with a long history of power, secret councils, and elite connections. The House of Vailnor has always been both respected and feared — behind its closed doors, much has happened that never reached the public eye.

His mother, Elianora Vailnor, is a philosopher and expert in Ancient Greek tragedy. A strict and emotionally distant woman.

His father, Adrian Vailnor , is a high-profile international lawyer, suspected of financial crimes — but never officially charged.

Franco was the eldest son, the one burdened with all of the family’s expectations.

He had a younger brother, Raphael, five years his junior — softer, kinder, more of a dreamer.

Under the crushing weight of the family legacy, Raphael broke.

At the age of 17, he took his own life.

Franco became the sole heir — and a living reminder of the tragedy.

From that moment, he changed.

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Education and Career Path

From early childhood, Franco displayed exceptional talent in analytical thinking, languages, literature, and philosophy.

He studied at Oxford, later earning his PhD at the Sorbonne, defending a controversial yet acclaimed dissertation titled:

“The Ethics of Suffering and Moral Ambiguity in Modern Culture.”

After his studies:

He worked in several international research institutions

Published papers on morality, guilt, and the limits of human responsibility

Advised private academic bodies on ethical issues in medicine and human rights

At the age of 30, he received an offer to design and teach an exclusive philosophy course at a top university in London — and accepted it, choosing solitude over the spotlight.

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Past and Trauma

After his brother’s death, Franco severed almost all contact with his parents.

He stopped attending family events and refused interviews. He buried himself in work.

Rumors say that:

He attempted but was saved

He underwent treatment for severe depression

He once loved a colleague — a woman who betrayed his trust by leaking private messages between students. Franco took the blame to protect her reputation. Since then, he’s remained emotionally closed off.

He never speaks about his past.

Anyone who tries to break through his walls finds only silence.

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Present

Franco is the perfect professor — precise, intelligent, and deeply respected.

His lectures are always full, and students both fear and admire him.

He is strict, never crosses boundaries, and never engages in campus social life.

He lives alone.

Drives a black car.

Listens to Bach and Johnny Cash.

Doesn’t drink. Doesn’t flirt. Doesn’t date.

He is like a statue.

Like a shadow.

A flawless image of control...

Until she appears.

And something in him begins to break.