Sophia’s mind spun wildly, her thoughts colliding as she tried to make sense of what was happening. "I don’t understand…" The words kept circling in her head as she stared at Alex—her boyfriend—no, was he really her boyfriend? Or was this some kind of twisted joke?
She blinked hard, trying to refocus her vision, but every time her gaze settled on him, disbelief hit her again. That was Alex, right? The man she’d spent so much time with, the one who always showed up in jeans and casual shirts, talking about life like he was just another guy getting by. But now? Now, he looked like someone else entirely. The tailored Italian suit was too perfect, the rings on his fingers too expensive, and the aura surrounding him felt overwhelming—powerful, rich, untouchable.
Her throat tightened, her brea
