Chapter 2

Watching his retreating back, I fell into a flashback...

The Knight family and the Vance family had a multi-billion dollar project to collaborate on. Though the two families were very close, to be safe, each needed to provide one person for a marriage alliance.

In the main branch of the Vance family, I was the only girl. My older brothers were already married, so I was the sole candidate.

The Knights were also ready, choosing Adrian Knight, the third son.

I was only a sophomore in college at the time. I proposed finishing my studies before getting married, so we only had an engagement ceremony.

Later, I went abroad to complete my degree, paying little attention to news back home.

Adrian, on the other hand, diligently fulfilled his duties as a fiancé. He bought me gifts for holidays, and when I came home for breaks, he'd make time to travel with me around the world.

Gradually, I started to develop feelings for him. He was handsome, knowledgeable, gentle, and considerate, always thinking of me and respecting women. He seemed like a great husband.

Even my best friend, Chloe, said, "Selena Vance, you hit the jackpot! Such a good match for an alliance. Not like me, stuck marrying a complete dud."

Afterward, she sweetly left a voice message to routinely check on her fiancé, reminding him to drive safely.

That's how it always was in our circle: only alliances of interest, no love.