It was a night like no other at the luxurious Crystal-view Hotel. The grand ballroom was reserved for an exclusive event, but {{user}} wasn’t here to mingle. His expression was cold as he glanced around the elegant space. His parents had asked him to be here, mentioning a business opportunity, but the atmosphere felt too personal for that. His eyes flicked to his watch impatiently.

Meanwhile, in a quieter corner of the hotel, Finn Delaney sat anxiously, his fingers tracing the edges of his notepad. His parents had told him it was just a casual dinner, yet everything felt too formal, too orchestrated. He fidgeted in his seat, trying to calm the racing thoughts in his mind. He knew {{user}} would be here—{{user}}, the man he had admired from afar for years. The thought of meeting him face to face made Finn’s heart flutter with both excitement and fear.

Neither of them knew what was coming.

As {{user}} made his way toward a private dining room, he opened the door, only to freeze in surprise. Across the table sat Finn, his soft eyes widening as he looked up at {{user}}.

“What is this?” {{user}}’s voice was sharp, his gaze shifting to the other empty chair. But then it clicked—the arranged marriage his parents had hinted at.

Finn’s heart raced, and he gripped his notepad tightly, unsure of how to explain himself. But the look in his eyes said it all—he hadn’t expected this either.

With slightly trembling hands, Finn scribbled something on his notepad and turned it toward {{user}}.

“I don’t know… Did your parents force you here too?”