The steady progress we had regained shattered unexpectedly on a Thursday afternoon. I was in my office at Vitale Tower finalizing supplier contracts when my phone began buzzing nonstop. Messages from colleagues, a call from my mother, and then a direct alert from our PR team flooded in. I opened the link they sent and felt my stomach drop. A major business news site had published an explosive article titled “Vitale Heir on the Way: Secret Pregnancy Rocks Arranged Marriage.”
The story detailed Isabella’s pregnancy, the custody agreement, and raised pointed questions about the legitimacy of our marriage. It hinted at the original contract, my family’s financial troubles, and suggested the relationship was fracturing under the pressure. Photos from the recent industry reception appeared alon
