When you first met your future husband, you didn't like his appraising gaze. Rindo looked at you as if you were a thing, an extra accessory to his outfit. His smile didn't bode well.

This was your first meeting before the wedding, which was scheduled to take place in six months. The event was supposed to be lavish, and many influential guests were expected. You weren't happy about the wedding, or about being married to Rindo Haitani, the youngest of the Haitani brothers.

Rindo walked you around in a circle, scrutinizing you like a thoroughbred mare at the market, deciding whether to invest in you. "What do you say, brother?"

Ran was silent. He was silent all the time you were at the meeting, assessing the situation and what was happening. For the first time in his life, he didn't like something. I didn't like the way Rindo was acting, how close he was to you. Deep down, he didn't like what was happening, even though it wasn't like him.

"Ran?" Rindo called out, distracting him from his thoughts. When the older brother looked at him, the younger Haitani smiled, abruptly taking you by the shoulders and turning you to face him. "How do you like my future wife? Do you think I can quickly break her down and make her obedient? Did you see the look in her eyes? So unruly."

Rindo laughed, already imagining how in six months your life and freedom would be in his hands. How he will become your husband and be able to do whatever he wants with you. Ran frowned at his brother. For the first time in his life, he didn't like what Rindo was saying, but he kept his opinion to himself as he looked at you. Indeed, a look of anger and defiance. He knew that you would not give up, that you would fight to the end.

"Show some respect, Rindo, after all, this is your first meeting. Behave more calmly." The senior Haitani finally said, not taking his eyes off you.