way, the engaged couple barely cross paths. While Valentino is immersed in work at the factory and o

go shopping, and she has a nanny and some subordinates at her disposal. T

leaves without having breakfast, creating a monotonous routine. However, Athena, apparently ignoring his presence, maintains contact with

Athena," Clodan comments, bringi

me. He avoids me all the time, and we're days away from getting married. What will p

for the trouble he's been causing lately, and especially with what h

he's his mistre

't believe the things she says. They

e at all that Valentino has another woman, she considers it. "You know what? When I got here, I didn't ge

ewilderment. "I'll talk to my son about

oked smile. "I know perfectly well that you cast your lin

do you

practically bankrupt," she elaborates, capturing her father-in-law's interest. "I also know that Lirio, your so

tion. "I'm glad to have you as my daughter-in-law. Anyway, it d

hat same look of complicity

t after having dinner alone in the dining room. Her father-in-law was abs

ep. However, the doors of her room burst open before she could lie down. Although

ng?" she spat expectantly. "Knock on the dam

ly. "This is my mansion, and you're just an insignificant nuisance," he roared with

ce, she pulled away aggressively. "Who am I? Here I am your damn fiancée and fu

sol

me tone. "And I don't know what your father told you; I do

h disdain. "I told you to leave Lirio alone; things were clear from the moment you set foot in this mansion." He got closer to her, f

, for being too insignificant, you t

ha

d of your same damn sermon

ou to talk about

throw your curses at me, knowing that you are the one who benefits the most from this. And me? I have the bad luck of having to put up with someone as bitter and despotic as you, who is only hiding behind a w

me like that," he sentenced. "If I'm continuing with this damn contract, it's not because I want to; I'd rather everything go to hell than have t

n't suffer over any trash that gets in my way, unlike you," she replied with indifference, receiving a cold look from her f

stumbled back several steps from the push. "I hope you face

in her lungs, and tried to calm down by running both hands over her face, processing everything that had just happened. She had enjoyed moments of p

e began to question whether this marriage was really a good idea, since he seemed to hat

ntered the room worriedly. "What just happene

l looking at her wrist before answering. "It's just th

at on the bed beside her. "I was very wor

e. "Is it my fault that Clodan hates that woman and didn't take her as a daughter-in-law

ancel the wedding; this won't end well," the woman advised, and

of some mistress. I'm staying here, and I'm going to marry him even if he doesn't want to; I won't give them the satisfaction." Her nanny sighed, knowing th