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Ariana and Trey exchanged contact information after that.
Up close, Ariana saw a different side of Trey-far from the man she had watched on stage. From a distance, he seemed like untouchable moonlight, cold and distant. But in conversation, his tenderness and attentiveness felt like that same moon melting into water, drawing her in completely, leaving her utterly captivated.
At first, Trey treated her purely as a major client, diligently managing after-sales service for the products. But as they interacted more, something unexpected happened. Whether it was her chattiness or their natural affinity, they quickly became inseparable confidants, sharing everything without reservation. In just a few weeks, their lives intertwined-from likes and dislikes to ideals, from past experiences to future plans.
It was then that Ariana realized Trey wasn’t just a brand salesperson. He had once been the heir of a wealthy domestic business family overseas, only to see his fortune collapse and be forced to leave his homeland.
Though Ariana was studying business, it was a path chosen by her family, and she struggled with it. Simply keeping up with assignments and exams left her exhausted. Yet, with Trey’s selfless help, she grew by leaps and bounds, her grades improving noticeably. Her teachers and family were delighted.
Friends weren’t lacking in her life, but she had never had one who could both hold all her emotions and serve as a true mentor and confidant. Trey fit that role perfectly.
And he fit… all her expectations of a lover, too.
Despite the short time they had known each other, Ariana had never felt so enthralled by anyone, never so obsessed. Fearful of losing the man she loved, she boldly asked him to be with her. She didn’t care about the disparity in their social status, nor the age difference. To ease his worries, she even told her family about their relationship. 1
Trey, however, hesitated. He told her he had nothing to offer, that he wasn’t worthy of her. Even if her parents adored her, they would never approve of a match between a royal heiress and a mere brand salesperson.
But the more he pushed her away, the more Ariana refused to let go.
If he had nothing, she would stay by his side until he rose again. She would ensure he lacked for nothing in Yustonia-his living, his meals, his safety-and she would arrange for her family to watch over him. She believed in his talent; once he succeeded in business, she could introduce him to her family. With their support, how could their shared future not expand into even greater achievements?
Ariana’s confidence in the future was absolute. As a daughter of privilege, she had never known the meaning of failure. With family backing, nothing she attempted could truly fail. And if it did, there would always be a second chance-until she succeeded.
Trey knew this perfectly well. Yet, he played along, crafting the narrative of her first love: a girl’s
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unwavering devotion rescued by the love of a man who appeared broken but proved deeply faithful. In Ariana’s eyes, he became the devoted, redeeming hero of a romance that seemed torn yet whole.
Because the script of this story-the one they were living-was authored by none other than Trey himself.
From the moment he first set eyes on Ariana before the gala, he had chosen her-the naive heiress, unaware of the world’s rules. The Fox family had fallen, their assets frozen. They couldn’t return home, and their time in Yustonia was nearly exhausted. To stay-and to regain his position-he needed a new ally, by any means necessary.
Fortune, however, had not abandoned him entirely. He had secured the chance to give a presentation at the gala.
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