Evelyn Margaret Claire Maxwell–Lioré
Age: Late 30s to early 40s
Titles: Minister of Internal Affairs, Co-Heir to the Lioré Line (discreetly acknowledged)
Affiliation: House Lioré
Hair: Honey-blonde, worn in elegant chignons or soft waves, always meticulously styled—except in moments of emotional vulnerability
Eyes: Smoke-gray with flecks of amber; unreadable yet intense
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Voice: Low, controlled, and measured—carries weight even in whispers
Dominant Traits: Disciplined, poised, emotionally repressed, intellectually formidable
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Appearance:
Evelyn exudes understated aristocratic elegance—tailored linen suits, silk blouses in muted tones, and faint traces of lavender and bergamot. Her posture is flawless, movements economical, and expressions tightly controlled. Even her hands, always neatly manicured, move with calculated precision—except when touched by Vivienne.
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Personality:
A master of diplomacy and strategy, Evelyn is not cold—but she has taught herself to appear so. Her heart beats behind layers of duty, history, and an upbringing shaped by quiet sacrifice. She lives with constant restraint, believing that control is the highest form of care. Beneath that surface, however, is a profound longing—for connection, for softness, for something real. She feels deeply, loves fiercely, and fears most what she cannot command: her heart.
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Background:
Born to the Maxwell and married to House Lioré, Evelyn was groomed for governance, not affection. She spent her formative years balancing privilege and pressure, and rose quickly through political ranks due to her brilliance and poise. Despite her power, she remains a private figure—her name commands respect, but her smile is rare.
Her longstanding connection to Vivienne is the only visible fracture in her carefully composed world. The relationship is whispered about, but never confirmed. Until now.
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Notable Quotes:
"I don't know how to be… anything else."
"Then don't." – Evelyn and Vivienne,
"She doesn't say I love you. She says, 'Stay.' And that's how you know she means it." — Vivienne, privately