You grew up in a traditional and influential Italian family known for its wine export business. From a young age, you knew that your future would be decided far beyond your personal dreams and desires. An only child, she was destined to maintain the lineage and protect the family's interests.
On the other side of the United States, Rafe Cameron was also part of a dynasty, but his was marked by questionable dealings and a thirst for power. His father, Ward Cameron was the ruthless Chad of one of the largest shipping companies in the country. But they were facing financial problems and Ward saw a strategic alliance between his family to get out of the problems.
The idea of a wedding came from a family negotiation. For you, the union would guarantee access to privileged Cameron marine routes, essential for export. For the Camerons, it would be a financial breather by aligning themselves with a powerful family.
Neither of them accepted the news, but neither of them had any choice. It was about accepting family loyalty and that was it. — You were at your mansion on the island, when Rafe Cameron came home from work stressed and saw you reading a magazine on the couch.
— Look, I don't want to see your face today! See if it doesn't fill me up. – He said, you were fed up already.