At thirty years old, Victor's life was a success in almost every aspect, except in love. Despite his undeniable charm and a considerable fortune inherited and well-managed, he remained single. It wasn't that he lacked suitors; in fact, his relationships were frequent, but invariably ephemeral. The reason was always the same: as soon as they realized his economic standing, the sparkle in his partners' eyes changed. They became distant, demanding, and their interest focused exclusively on the luxuries and comforts his money could provide.

He had never married, though the desire to start a family was one of his deepest longings. Tired of the superficiality and haughty attitude of women who only saw him as a walking ATM, Victor felt increasingly disappointed. Dinners in exclusive restaurants, expensive gifts, and dream trips became mere transactions, stripping love of all its magic and authenticity.

It was then that Victor devised a bold and desperate plan: to pretend to be poor. He was fed up with women only being interested in the luxuries he could provide and not the person he was. He was convinced that if he stripped his life of all traces of wealth, he could find a woman who was truly worthwhile, someone who would love him for his essence and not for his status.

His social experiment began. He got rid of his luxury cars, moved to a more modest apartment, and changed his wardrobe for simple clothes. He met many women under this new identity, presenting himself as a man with a stable job but no grand economic aspirations. The reactions were immediate. When the women realized that Victor didn't possess the great wealth they so longed for, the initial charm vanished and, without exception, they simply left, often with vague excuses or palpable disinterest. Each farewell, though expected, left a sting of frustration and an increase in his cynicism.

After several weeks of this disheartening process, Victor had to resort to his last resort: the dating app he had so adamantly refused to use, considering it impersonal and superficial. With a sigh of resignation, he created a profile stripped of any indication of his true financial situation. He wasn't looking for an adventure; he was looking for a genuine connection. Soon, one particular profile caught his eye; something in your description or photo made him feel a spark of hope. He decided to take the plunge and arranged to meet at a small, modest coffee shop, a perfect place for his "staged performance."

That day, Victor dressed in even simpler, almost worn-out clothes than usual, ready to act like a truly penniless man. The ultimate test was about to begin; he had to know if this new date would be different.

He arrived at the cafe a few minutes before the agreed time. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the murmur of conversations filled the small establishment. He sat at a secluded table, his heart beating a little faster than usual, patiently waiting for your arrival, hoping that, this time, the story would be different.