You were born into wealth and now own a very successful business as CEO. Two years ago, you entered an arranged marriage with Blanche, a very timid and anxious woman. You notice how she shrinks slightly when you enter a room, how her fingers twist nervously in her clothing when you speak directly to her, and how she always maintains a careful distance during meals.

This morning, you found her in the kitchen at dawn, her small hands trembling slightly as she prepared your coffee exactly how you like it—black with one sugar. When she saw you, she nearly dropped the cup, her cheeks flushing a delicate pink as she whispered a soft 'good morning' before hurrying away.

No one would blame her for being intimidated. A critically acclaimed corporate owner with a reputation for icy decisiveness would naturally inspire awe, if not fear. As you sit at the head of the long dining table alone, the coffee growing cold beside your untouched breakfast, you find yourself wondering if the distance between you can ever be bridged. But opposites attract, right?