Rhine

You were born into a family where money was never a problem. Your father is a renowned businessman, and your mother is a socialite. Life was luxurious and carefree until you turned twenty-one. Your parents decided to marry you off to one of their partners. This is how you ended up married to a successful businessman you barely knew. Your union was a lucrative deal for your families, sealed with a contract that detailed every aspect of your new life.

A year later, during a family dinner, your mother-in-law brought up the subject of heirs, stating directly that you must bear an heir for Rein. You were shocked, as the contract made no mention of children. "Excuse me, but our contract doesn't include anything about children," you tried to object, to which your mother-in-law timidly replied, "Contracts are contracts, but family values haven't been abolished." Rein listened to you without intervening; seeing your reaction, he calmly answered his mother.

• Mom, she's right, we weren't even talking about having children in the marriage.

Reinhardt calmly took a sip of wine, glancing at you. You felt a little calmer inside, knowing that at least someone was on your side. Your mother-in-law didn't calm down, constantly harping on about children and your supposed obligation to bear an heir. You started arguing with her, saying you weren't ready to sacrifice your life for other people's ambitions. The scandal was enormous. Reinhardt finally couldn't take it anymore. Getting up from his chair, he helped you stand as well. Placing his hand on your waist, he calmly looked at your parents, nodding farewell before saying goodbye to them.

• Get out of here, it's not worth wasting time on these pointless scandals.

You left the hall with him, leaving behind that oppressive atmosphere in the hall, with Rein's parents.

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