simply about status or power. It was a whole other world that offered itself to her, a universe where money, appearances and social rules g

. Every decision, every aspect of the ceremony was scrutinized and analyzed. The couturiers, the event organizers, the image consultants were

silk, but it all seemed too... unreal. She was asked to choose accessories, jewelry, shoes. She had difficulty projecting herself into this role of futur

t wasn't all her. This marriage was not his life. But she had no choice but to continue moving in this direction. This was what Alexander wanted. And, in a way, that wa

ment Olivia arrived, she felt the weight of the guests' gaze. Every movement, every smile, every word was observed with particular attention. She

of a united, solid couple. But she couldn't help but feel like a puppet, being manipulated at every turn. She had never liked these kinds

felt a hand placed on her shoulder. A tall, elegant man with a sha

r. And you, Olivia, you are ev

rved, scrutinized, analyzed every gesture, every relationship. The guests seemed more interested in the false reality of their union

wordlessly, as if their interaction with the outside world was just a game they both had to play. She felt him detached, almost

od in the shade, an envelope in his hand. She didn't know why, but a feeling of alarm came over her. Alexander, as if nothing had happened, took her

ilk. She hadn't yet dared to open it, but the smell of the paper gave her an idea of the nature of t

he envelope and took out the message. The h

th. You are playing with your life and the liv

could have sent such a threat? And why? Did this person know something that neither

ffice, he was already busy. He seemed implacable as always,

sked, seeing the letter

ll him what she had just discovered. "A let

no signs of concern. "Do you

know, but... why would anyone

briefly, then put it back on the desk. "Maybe it's just an attempt to scare us." Don'

Something bigger, more threateni

took in this imposed relationship, seemed to open new doors. Doors she wasn't ready to walk th