More Than She Bargained For

In the shadowy haze of twilight, Fletcher (Jayden Marcos) and his eager paramour Evelyn (Anna de Ville) slink toward his family's sprawling summer retreat. He brags in low, smug tones about the empire of estates his bloodline commands, dripping with old money that makes Evelyn's eyes gleam like a predator scenting blood. She's hooked, craving a slice of that fortune, her pulse racing with greedy hunger. As they near the door, keys to a sleek yacht dangle in his hand, but Evelyn fidgets, impatience twisting her nerves. They assume the place is deserted, yet Harrison (Chris Epic), Fletcher's steely stepdad, lurks within. Evelyn's lips tighten in distaste, while Fletcher bumbles on, blind to the storm brewing. They settle into tense seats, and Harrison probes about this fresh-faced Evelyn, sniffing out her novice status as girlfriend. She bats lashes and purrs sweet nothings, but his gaze hardens, wary of her scheming vibe. Fletcher, oblivious, presses for the yacht keys, piquing Harrison's interest. Evelyn stammers a half-baked fib, only for Fletcher to spill they're scouting it as a wedding spot. Shock ripples through Harrison, igniting friction with his stepson—this bombshell's a gut punch. Evelyn leaps in, cooing deflections, but it fans Harrison's doubts into flames. At last, he dispatches Fletcher to grab champagne for their 'engagement' toast. Alone, Harrison corners Evelyn, his voice a cool blade: he sees her game, the gold-digging vixen angling for the payout. But he's game to ignore it—if she schooled his wayward stepson in the filthy arts of submission, right there on the edge of scandal.