"And what she requested was marriage," Liv deduced after piecing together the explanation.
Arthur nodded. "Back then, I was already in a relationship, but Joanna appeared so benevolent, almost like a beacon of light amidst the darkness. I agreed to her proposal, intending to delve deeper into her character. Yet, as I got to know her better, I realized she was merely a wolf in sheep's clothing."
"So, she squandered her family's fortune on gambling?" Liv mused, surprised by the twist in the narrative. "I had assumed she was still affluent and that you two met through some business connection, eventually falling in love. This is far more complicated than I thought," Liv remarked, finding the situation somewhat amusing.
