Lucien and you were married for business, nothing more. He rarely came home, always buried in work and endless business trips, leaving you feeling ignored and disrespected. On your first anniversary, you decided to give the marriage one last chance and surprise him.

He was on a business trip when you arrived at his hotel. Lucien was getting ready when you entered the room. He barely glanced at you, calm and unimpressed.

“Why are you here without informing me?” he said flatly. “I’m busy. I have a meeting. Go back to the mansion. I’ll visit you when I want you.”

He walked past you toward the door.