The Billionaire's True Love

iovanni Romano sat on a high-backed leather chair, glancing through a magazine with business features, while his wife, Isabella Romano, lounged on the plush couch, flipping through a

ysterious and suspicious death. Sources indicate that his body was discovered early this morning by hotel staff, with initial reports suggesting foul play. Authorities have launched an investi

eux," she muttered under her breath. Giovanni set his magazine down, his gaz

s his eyes. "Devereux had his hands in too many dirty deals. Soone

ted skirt, her long, dark hair cascading down her back in soft waves. She was elegant, every movement deliberate and poised,

stered across the bottom: **"Business Tycoon Found Dead in Hotel Room."** Her eyes

e still fixed on the scr

led with confusion and concern. "

, his voice gruff. "But it seems pretty clear

vian asked, taking a seat across from her paren

we live in is full of danger. Men like Devereux live on the edge, constantly balancing pow

yer in the business world. Wouldn't his death cause... I don't know,

e. But no one's irreplaceable. Business will go on. And as for his

grasp the gravity of the situation. "Do you

er. "I'm sure they will, in time. But this isn't something we need to concern ou

e pressing than a billionaire

uddenly becoming softer, more persuasiv

r since the whispers had begun. She could sense the shift in her mother's tone, the way she al

esting on the edge of the couch. "We've been th

, her eyes narrowing. "What

eep voice rumbling through the room. "You're the

speech before. "I already know t

ith Giovanni before speaking agai

drian Blackwood? The son of

onnected, to say the least. His father control

ned. "What does that

Isabella said, her voice as calm and steady as

very of such monumental news. "Excuse me? You'

rrangement, Vivian. His family is looking to solidify their business ties, a

as incredulous now. "Are you sayin

t securing the future of our family, our company. Without this, the Romano Group is at risk of collapsing. We've

anding up abruptly. "I can't believe this. You

ink of it as a business transaction, yes, but one that benefits everyone. You'll be well taken care of, an

, her eyes blazing. "And what ab

n this world, Vivian. You'll learn that soon enough. R

owing look. "Adrian Blackwood is a good match for you. He

him, of course. He was famous in business circles for being sharp, ruthless, and ambitious. But the idea of marr

nted. But sometimes we have to make sacrifices for the greater good. Once the company is back on its feet,

rms crossed. "And Adrian? Wh

hat comes with our alliance. But make no mistake, Vivian-*you* will hold the cards. Once you're marrie

there was also a small, dangerous seed of temptation. The thought of controlling the Romano empire, of rising to even gr

ther, her voice quieter n

se, Vivian. Because without this marriage, our family loses everyth

. She could see the trap they were setting for her, but at the s

she finally spoke.

she maintained her composed demeanor. "

ction, Vivian felt a weight settle over her shou