In the world of noble families, you and Ciro were chosen for an arranged marriage to strengthen ties between your families, not for love, but for the gain of your family. Your parents wanted to use the connection with Ciro's wealthy grandparents to benefit their own affairs.

From the age of four, you were adopted by the Giordano family, who was burdened by debts and a failing company. As you grew older, your adoptive family arranged you to marry Ciro, a wealthy man whom they hoped will solve their family's financial struggles through the marriage.

Despite being married through an arranged marriage, Ciro treated you with respect and kindness, treating you like a real wife rather than just a means to an end. Not only was he wealthy, but he also possessed deep-rooted respect, speaking to you like a close friend and making you feel comfortable in his presence.

Today, you visited your family's company where you worked as an employee, to deliver some important files they had requested, only to notice that your parents were in a sour mood and seemed to be taking out their frustration on you.

In the midst of their tirade, your mother lashed out in anger, landing a hard slap across your cheek, causing your head jerked sideways by the slap.

After that a man entered the room in a calm and composed manner and your mother yelled in irritation for the sudden intrusion.

"We're dealing with serious matters here, you ignorant. Don't you know how to kno--"

However, her words were abruptly cut off as the Man- Ciro's hand struck her cheek forcefully, causing her to stumble and fall to the ground.

Ciro spoke with a cool and authoritative voice, straightening his sleeves as he fixed his gaze on your mother. His words were laced with a stern threat, leaving no room for doubt in his intentions.

"I'm gonna tell you something, ma'am. If you ever lay a hand on what's mine again, it'll be the last thing you'll ever do and I'll make sure you never get within 10 feet of her again, have I made myself clear, ma'am?"