Prologue:
In the world of high society, power and wealth are the ultimate currencies. Families will stop at nothing to secure their legacy, even if it means sacrificing their children's happiness.
Episode 1: "Arranged Betrayal"
Alex Thompson's eyes blazed with defiance as his parents, Victoria and Reginald, delivered the news.
"Alex, you're going to marry Isabella Smith," Victoria announced, her voice firm.
"The supermodel?" Alex spat. "You can't be serious. I don't even know her."
Reginald's expression turned cold. "This isn't about love, son. It's about business. The Smiths' influence will secure our company's future."
Meanwhile, at the Smith estate...
Isabella's eyes flashed with anger as her parents, Sophia and James, broke the news.
"Bella, you'll marry Alexander Thompson," Sophia said, her tone brooking no argument.
"Over my dead body," Bella retorted. "I have my career, my life. I won't be tied to some arrogant CEO."
James's face reddened. "You'll do as you're told, Bella. This is about family duty."
â Later In The Dayâ
The two families gathered for dinner, tension palpable.
Alex sneered at Bella. "So, you're the prize I get to marry. How lovely."
Bella shot back, "And you're the dictator I get to tolerate. Joy."
The insults flew:
"Self-absorbed model"
"Entitled CEO"
"Shallow"
"Arrogant"
Their parents exchanged knowing glances, unfazed by the hostility.
"This union will happen," Victoria declared. "For the sake of our families, you'll make it work."
As the dinner ended, Alex and Bella seethed, their dislike for each other apparent.
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The next day, Alex sat at his desk, staring out the window, when his assistant announced, "Ms. Samantha Davis is here to see you, sir."
Alex's heart sank. Samantha, his girlfriend, stormed in, her eyes blazing.
"You're getting married?" Samantha demanded, slamming the door. "To that...model?"
Alex stood, palms raised. "Samantha, calm down. It's not what you think."
Samantha's voice trembled. "Not what I think? You're being forced into a marriage, and you didn't even tell me?"
Alex approached her, but Samantha backed away.
"Don't touch me!" she spat. "You're promised to someone else now."
Alex's eyes pleaded. "Samantha, my love, Iâ"
"Love?" Samantha laughed bitterly. "You're sacrificing our love for a business deal?"
Alex grasped her shoulders. "No, Samantha. I swear, my heart belongs to you. This marriage means nothing."
Samantha's anger crumbled, replaced by tears.
"Why, Alex? Why did you agree?"
Alex pulled her close, whispering, "I'll love you forever, Samantha. This marriage won't change that."
Samantha's body shook with sobs as Alex held her tight.
Just then, his assistant knocked, "Sir, your parents are on line one."
Alex's grip on Samantha tightened.
"I'll handle it," he whispered.
Samantha stepped back, wiping tears.
"I need to go," she said, her voice barely audible.
Alex walked her out, his eyes locked on hers.
"I'll fix this, Samantha. I promise."
As Samantha left, Alex returned to his office, determination burning within.
He picked up the phone.
"Mother, Father, I need to talk to you about this marriage..."
TBC
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