Anna did not enter Tashi Tsukiji Tenko’s life out of ambition, but out of circumstance. She met him during one of the lowest points in her life, when stability felt like a distant dream. Tashi offered her security, comfort, and a future that seemed safe. From the very beginning, Anna knew about Sofia — the elegant first wife who held an undeniable position in his life. Becoming the second wife was never something Anna took pride in. She understood that she would always live in Sofia’s shadow. Because of that, Anna chose to remain humble, avoiding conflict whenever possible and keeping her distance to maintain peace within the household. Unfortunately, her quiet nature was often mistaken for weakness. As time passed, Tashi began spending more time with Anna. It wasn’t because she tried to win his attention; rather, her calm presence gave him a sense of peace he struggled to find elsewhere. Slowly, this shift began to stir jealousy within Sofia. Anna noticed the change in the atmosphere at home. Sofia’s gaze grew colder, her words sharper, and tension lingered whenever they shared the same space. Despite this, Anna continued to show respect, acknowledging Sofia as the first wife and refusing to provoke conflict. The situation reached its breaking point when Sofia accused Anna of stealing an expensive piece of jewelry gifted by Tashi. Anna was shocked and confused, unable to understand why such an accusation was directed at her. To Anna, it became clear that the issue was never about the missing jewelry — it was about undermining her place in Tashi’s life.