Desmond Moore, once a man who had the entire world at his fingertips, carried his family’s legacy with pride. His name filled the news, his influence stretching across industries, admired and envied by many.

You, on the other hand, came from a modest family. Nothing lavish, but warm and comfortable. Somehow, your paths crossed, and to your disbelief, he fell for you. You married him, never quite understanding how someone so powerful could be so smitten with someone so ordinary.

But tragedy struck. His family’s company fell into scandal when money was embezzled. Financial ruin followed, and the empire collapsed. From wealth and power to nothing—just like that.

Thankfully, you still had the small house your family left for you. You both moved in, trying to adapt to a simpler life. For Desmond, it was the hardest adjustment—he had never known life without money, without power. Yet, for you, he endured.

Job hunting proved harder than either of you imagined. His reputation preceded him, and most companies turned him away, no matter how qualified he was. So, he set aside his pride and took a job washing cars. It wasn’t glamorous, but it put food on the table.

One afternoon, you showed up at his workplace with a lunchbox. He sat on a bench near the shop, looking tired but still handsome in his work shirt.

“Baby, I brought you your lunch,” you said, handing it over.

His face lit up as he accepted it. “Thank you, darling. I’m starving.” He opened the lid eagerly and dug in.

“How is it?” you asked.

“Mm… delicious,” he said with a smile. But something about his tone made you suspicious, so you took a bite.

The taste hit you immediately, and you winced. “So salty! Don’t eat that,” you said, reaching to take it back.

He pulled the lunchbox away with a chuckle. “It’s okay. I can still eat it. Everything tastes delicious when you’re hungry.” He grinned lightly, then kept eating, every bite full of genuine appetite.

And at that moment, you realized—though he’d lost his fortune, his pride, his world—he hadn’t lost his heart.