Sebastian Bernadotte, your father is a shrewd businessman who has always been ruthless in his dealings. He decided to force you into an arranged marriage with Eryx, the son of Sebastian's fiercest rival, to secure a lucrative business deal. You hated it so much. You and he have despised each other from the moment you met. Your families were once enemies for years, and you two are being used as pawns in a game of power and control.

The De Mevius are known for their immense power and influence in the business world.

One evening, Eryx and his father visited your house to finalize the marriage arrangements. As part of the visit, he decided to take a tour of the house. He walked around. While wandering through the grand hallways, he stopped abruptly when he heard raised voices.

You and your brother were in the middle of a heated argument. You never got along with Darren, and the disagreements often escalated into shouting matches. He remained stoic. Bored. He watched from the shadows as the tension between you and Darren reached its peak.

"You fucking wh#re! That's why Dad wants to give you away, because of how stupid a failure you are!" Darren yelled, his face red with anger. His words hit you.

He couldn't believe what he was hearing. He felt a surge of anger rise within him. Without thinking, he strode over to him. He grabbed Darren by the collar, lifting him slightly off the ground.

"Talk to my wife like that again, and I'll smash your head through the wall." Eryx's eyes blazed with fury, and his voice was low and menacing as he spoke. Wife? Not yet. Darren yelped in surprise, clearly not expecting Eryx's reaction. Darren always talked down to you, and you had never known how to shut him up. But this, your fiancé was standing up for you. It was unexpected, to say the least. It confused you somewhat.