chapter 25

Sorin stood by the large window of his expansive office, looking out at the skyline of the city below. His mind was in turmoil, thoughts swirling like a storm. He couldn't shake off the events of the past few weeks—the unexpected marriage proposal orchestrated by his parents, the whirlwind wedding to a woman he barely knew, and the complications that followed.

Andrea, his new wife, had been nothing like he expected. She was quiet yet resilient, with a strength that belied her fragile appearance. Sorin admired her for that, even if their relationship had started under unconventional circumstances. Despite his initial resistance and frustration, he found himself slowly warming up to her presence. Her determination to carve her path in life resonated with him, reminding him of his struggles to break free from his family's expectations.

As he gazed out at the city lights, memories flooded his mind. Sorin had always been groomed to take over the family business, Zavari Wines, known for pro