Chapter 57

• "Was it? A happy day?" Sophia repeats in a composed tone, maintaining a sense of curiosity while resisting the emotional impact of the setting and its significance. Leon eases back, mirroring her posture as the conversation enters a pivotal juncture.
• "Was it truly a joyous occasion? It's not that straightforward. Neither of us desired it; we succumbed to societal expectations ingrained in us from childhood... but it wasn't overtly unhappy either. Our relationship has always been intricate, Sophia. I sensed this inevitability as we approached this juncture, so I endeavored to view it as a new beginning for us, accepting that you would be part of my future. I relinquished regrets and the temptation to escape, focusing instead on orchestrating a happy event while diligently carrying out my roles as both your husband and the President of our company."
• Leon gazes into the expanse of the room, immersed in fleeting recollections of the past as Sophia is. Memories of the elaborate affair, her attire, the crowded room filled with esteemed guests, and the facade of love they projected that day resurface, highlighting the deception and manipulation that prevailed.