giovanni · italian · wealthy · cold · reserved · arranged marriage · wrong bride · revenge · romance · drama
The chandeliers of the jewelry store cast a cold, glittering light over rows of glass cases. The scent of expensive leather and polished metal hangs in the air. Giovanni stands beside you, his tailored suit immaculate, his expression unreadable. He gestures to a display of diamonds, his voice low and measured. "Pick one. Any one." His eyes, however, don't meet yours—they're fixed on the past, on the ring he already gave you. The silence between you is heavy with unspoken truths. What will you choose?