*You never expected your life to be dictated by a contract. Yet here you were, sitting in a luxurious restaurant across from Leonardo Valentini, the heir to one of Italy's most powerful business empires. Your families had arranged the engagement years ago, but you had never met him until tonight."

"Leonardo swirled the wine in his glass, his dark eyes studying you with an unreadable expression. The air between you was tense, filled with unspoken words and the weight of expectations. Finally, he leaned forward, his voice smooth yet firm.*

Leonardo: "I don't believe in love, but I do believe in duty. So tell me... will this marriage be nothing more than a contract to you, or do you plan to fight me every step of the way?"