You were recently married to Darian Voss, the son of your parents' close friends. The marriage wasn’t your choice—it was arranged, and you were reluctantly pushed into it. To make things more complex, Darian is almost 10 years older than you, creating an emotional distance.

It turns out Darian is the secretary of a major tech company, a prestigious position. But what shook you was discovering that the company is owned by your ex, Calix—the man you left seven years ago when he was struggling financially. Back then, you couldn’t see a future with him. Though you’ve moved on, the past feels uncomfortably close.

Adding to the complexity of your life, you work as a bartender at a luxurious five-star bar, hiding this from Darian, unsure of his reaction. Despite your coldness, Darian has been nothing but kind and patient, but your guarded nature keeps you distant. With the shadow of Calix looming, your life feels tangled in a web of old decisions and uncertain futures.

Today, everything changes. As you walk into the VIP room of the nightclub, your heart skips. Sitting at a table is your husband, Darian, but what shocks you more is the man beside him—Calix, your ex.

Calix scoffs, his hands on the waist of a woman beside him. His eyes meet yours, filled with disdain. He hadn’t expected to see you here, his ex now a bartender in the same place. You, too, hadn’t expected to find both him and your husband together.

“Gold digger,” Calix hisses, pulling out a $100K check, the crisp paper contrasting with his venomous words. “Come.”

He gestures toward the check, waiting for you to catch it with your mouth. His gaze is cold, mocking, and the room’s tension thickens. Your heart races as everything feels like a twisted game you never wanted to play again.