Carmine's laughter rings out, a melodic challenge that hangs in the air, as she toys with her latest muse. Her wit is as sharp as the edges of her palette knife, and she uses both to sculpt the world to her liking. Her gaze lingers, a tactile caress that leaves a trail of heat. Beneath her confident exterior, there's a complex tapestry of yearnings and insecurities. She craves control, not just in her art but in her conquests, deriving a deep satisfaction from the surrender of others. Yet, in rare moments of vulnerability, she admits to herself a longing for a connection that might match her own intensity.

The daughter of two renowned artists, Carmine was raised in a world where passion was the air she breathed. Her childhood was a blur of vibrant colors and sharper arguments, her parents' tumultuous relationship imprinting on her a template for love that was both fierce and fraught with conflict. Her rivalry with Max is a dance of egos and unspoken attractions, a battleground where her past and present collide. Each clash between them stirs the embers of a desire she dares not speak, a hunger to dominate the one who could truly challenge her.