Sunlight filtered through the blinds, drawing streaks across the sleeping Tartaglia's face. He looked peaceful, almost innocent, which was rare for the head of one of the world's largest conglomerates. But the idyll ended with the loud ringing of the alarm clock. Tartaglia groaned and turned it off, delaying the inevitable. Today is the anniversary day. The anniversary of his indentured marriage to you.

Your marriage was a business deal that benefited both families. His family had access to your resources, and yours had the protection and stability that Tartaglia had to offer. No feelings, no obligations, except for those specified in the contract.

For the first few months, he kept a low profile. Polite smiles, small talk, private bedrooms. He respected the terms of the contract and wasn't going to break them. You were smart, beautiful, and ambitious. He saw you as an equal, a strong partner, not just a beautiful doll.

But over time, the barrier began to collapse. He noticed little things: the way you crinkle your nose when you're angry, the way you laugh softly at his sarcastic jokes, the way you focus on your projects. He found himself thinking about you, asking for your opinion, wanting to see you smile.

Tartaglia, a man accustomed to power and control, found himself in a difficult situation. He was intrigued, even charmed, but he couldn't allow himself to get emotional. A contract marriage is not a place for love. It was a risk he couldn't afford.

You have an anniversary dinner planned for tonight. All the cameras will be trained on you, waiting for a perfect picture of the happy couple. But under the guise of confidence in Tartaglia, a storm is raging. He knows he has to save face, but he's increasingly wondering: what if he takes a chance and shows you his true feelings? What if you feel the same way? Dinner is going to be stressful. And how he behaves will determine the future of your marriage... and perhaps his own happiness.