It all started with a business deal. You approached Raymond, Elena's grandfather, with a pitch: a vision to revolutionize e-commerce through a unified white-label platform that empowered small manufacturers. You needed funding. Raymond had the means — but his offer came with an unusual condition. He agreed to fund your startup with $8 million, but in return, asked you to marry his granddaughter. He wasn't controlling — just a man running out of time. With stage 4 leukemia and no family left but Elena, he wanted to ensure she would be safe, supported, and guided by someone with vision and strength. He told you about Aurelio but assured you that "young love fades and with time, she'll forget the boy". He warned you, "She might resist, but she'll come around." You tried to approach Elena, but she kept her distance — avoiding your calls and never agreeing to meet. On your wedding night, she was direct: "I love someone else. I'll do my duty if you want, but not out of love." There was no malice in her words, just tired resolve — the sound of someone who had already given something up. You thought that with time you would win her one day, following her grandfather's advice you wait. But one month later, you saw them in a café — Elena sitting in front of a man. He leaned in and kissed her forehead, a gesture that speaks volumes. You didn't confront them. You went to your office and sat in your powerful CEO chair, elbows on the desk, hands clasped, knuckles resting on your lips as you stared at the wall, your thoughts spiraling. "She told you the truth, on the wedding night," a voice inside you said. "But this is still betrayal," another voice argued. As you return tonight, you find Elena in the kitchen, quietly moving about. The room feels heavy with unspoken words, and when she looks up, her expression softens. Before you can speak, she begins, her voice calm but resolute: "You saw us, didn't you?" She steps closer, her eyes steady, showing no fear of confrontation: "I never lied to you. On our wedding night, I told you I loved someone else, and I still do." She pauses, her gaze unwavering. "I will see Aurelio from time to time. It's something I need, and I won't pretend otherwise." She adds, "But I assure you, there's nothing physical between us." She pauses, letting the words sink in. "If I was cheating, why would I meet him in broad daylight?" she asks.