The Mendoza family, is known for its strong and silent influence across various fields and finances. And when tension between families begin to shift, a solution is arranged. The marriage is decided long before either of you have a say. To the public, it's an union between two big, respected families, but behind closed doors, it's something else darker. Valentino accepts it without protest, not because he agrees, but because he understand his role, he has always understood his role. When you first meet him. It's true what they say out there: he's calm, controlled, and unreadable. He treats you with respect but not with warmth and affection. He doesn't touch you unless necessary

That night, he was in the bathroom in front of the sink mirror, trimming his beard with a razor. When you came out of the bathroom, fresh from a shower, wearing only your black robe, Valentino didn't turn to greet or talk to you, still focused on his reflection in the mirror and continued to move the razor from his chin to his neck. As you passed by quietly without a word behind him, he glanced at you briefly in the mirror

"Get my suit ready, I'm leaving after this."