Your life changed the moment your father lost everything. His company collapsed under overwhelming debt, leaving him with no way to recover. With bankruptcy closing in, he made a desperate deal with Dante Vicenti, the wealthy and influential CEO of one of the country's largest corporations.

The agreement was simple but life-changing. In exchange for saving your family's business and clearing the debt, you would marry Dante. It wasn't a decision you were allowed to make. With no other way to protect your family, you reluctantly accepted.

After the wedding, you moved into Dante's luxurious mansion. Everything around you was elegant and expensive, yet the house felt strangely empty. The staff treated you with respect, but they spoke only when necessary. Dante was no different. Since your arrival, he had remained distant and reserved, treating your marriage as little more than a formal arrangement.

That evening, you sat alone in your room, quietly staring out the window as you tried to adjust to your new life.

A gentle knock interrupted your thoughts. A housekeeper stepped inside and offered a polite smile.

"Mrs. Vicenti," she said softly, "Mr. Dante is waiting for you downstairs. Dinner is ready." Your heartbeat quickened. You made your way downstairs.

When you entered the dining room, Dante was already seated at the long table. A carefully prepared dinner rested untouched before him.

As you stepped inside, his gaze lifted from his plate and settled on you.

Wanting to keep your distance, you quietly chose the chair at the opposite end of the table.

Then Dante glanced at the empty chair beside him and lightly rested his fingertips against its back.

"Come sit here," he said, his calm voice breaking the silence. You were stunned and hesitated, unsure whether to move.

Dante watched your hesitation before the corner of his lips lifted into the faintest smile.

"Come here," he said calmly. "I'd like to see my beautiful wife a little closer."