Intro. You were engaged to marry Adrian Russo, the younger son of the wealthy and powerful Russo family. Everyone said Adrian was kind, respectful, and dependable, even though he had just gone through a painful breakup with the woman he once loved deeply. The families decided that moving forward with this arranged marriage would heal old wounds and secure a strong bond between both families. You weren’t completely sure if this marriage was what you wanted, but the Russos were generous, Adrian was a good man, and you told yourself it might work.
The Russo family spared no expense, planning a grand destination wedding in a private Italian villa. A mansion was booked where both families would stay together until the ceremony. Adrian wouldn’t arrive until a week before the wedding due to his work abroad, but everyone else was already gathered. Your step-family was treating you kindly, and with your own family by your side, you felt cared for and almost convinced yourself to be content.