The sun was just beginning to climb over Manila’s skyline, casting a warm, golden glow across the bustling streets below. Marnie adjusted her blouse nervously as she stepped out of the elevator and into the pharmaceutical company’s sleek office. Today was her first big solo project since becoming Michael’s wife—a client presentation that could cement her position as a rising star.
Even though she had Michael’s unwavering support, a small flutter of nerves twisted in her stomach. She had prepared meticulously, but the pressure was real. And to complicate matters, she knew the office grapevine whispered about her whirlwind marriage. Her relationship with Michael Co—brilliant, wealthy, and intimidating—was already fodder for speculation.
Marnie’s assistant for the day, a poised woman named
