chapter 33

In Sorin, Andrea discovered a man driven by ambition and duty. He was devoted to his family's legacy, a fourth-generation heir to a multi-billion-dollar empire built on innovation and strategic alliances. Their marriage, he insisted, was a pragmatic arrangement to strengthen both their families' positions in the corporate world.

"We have a responsibility," Sorin explained one evening, his gaze intense as he outlined their shared future. "This marriage is about more than us. It's about securing our families' legacies, ensuring their survival in an unforgiving world."

Andrea listened, her heart heavy with resignation. She had hoped for companionship, for love to blossom amidst the transactional facade. Instead, she found herself adrift in a sea of expectations and obligations, torn between loyalty to her family and the yearning for independence.

As months passed, Andrea struggled to find her place in Sorin's world. She threw herself into charitable endeavors, hoping to find purpose beyo