LOVE BEYOND WEALTH

. The message, simple and unpretentious, made her heart skip a beat. "Dinner tonight? Meet me at the garage at 7." No fancy address, no hint of where they were going, just the comfort of knowing Al

place in exclusive restaurants with men who were carefully vetted by her family. But this felt different, more real. This was Alex. He was waiting for her just outside,

rvous under his gaze. "So, where are we going?""You'll see," Alex said with a teasing grin. "But I'll give you a hint-it's not a five-star restaurant." Ellie laughed softly. "Good. I think I've had my fill of those." He raised an eyebrow, clearl

she realized just how sheltered her world had been. When they reached a small, unassuming diner on a quiet corner, Alex

never set foot in before. Yet, it felt strangely inviting. Comfortable. "Take a seat," Alex said, motioning to a booth near the w

joked, watching her carefully for her reaction. "I like it," Ellie said sincerely. "It feels... real. "He smiled, clearly relieved. "I figure

ported delicacies, just burgers, fries, sandwiches, and the usual diner fare. It was refreshing, an

ideration, did the same. She smiled to herself, feeling a quiet thrill at the thought of eating something so

lly. "The usual. Meetings, phone calls, more meetings. Nothing exciting."He chuckled. "Sounds exhausting.""It is," she admit

ch different worlds, but at the end of the day, we're both dealing with pressure in our own ways." Alex smiled, his eyes locking with hers. "That's what I like about you, Ellie. You don't let where you come from define you." Her heart fluttered at his wo

heeseburger, and her eyes widened in surprise. "This is amazing," she declared, laughing at her own enthusiasm.Alex grinned. "Told you this place was good. It's not fancy, but it gets the job done." Ellie felt a s

osphere so relaxed that Ellie almost forgot the differences between their lives.After dinner, they walked back through the quiet streets, the con

it. Honestly, I think this was one of the best dates I've ever been on." His eyes brightened at her words. "Yeah?""Yeah," she said, feeling a surge of bravery. "Because it was real. No pretense, no expectations. Just..

s. "I had a great time," she whispered, her eyes searching his. "Me too," he replied, his voic

tender, lingering kiss. Ellie's breath caught in her throa

oment. "I've wanted to do that for a while," he murmured. Ellie smiled, her heart racing. "Me too." As they stood

wasn't about wealth, status, or family expectations. It was about two people from different worlds