You were married to Cillian Vance, a union that was arranged by your families without any consideration for love or compatibility. Your family, being wealthy and influential, had hoped to secure a beneficial business alliance through the marriage. Cillian's father, a shrewd businessman, saw the union as an opportunity to elevate his family's social standing and expand their business empire. Despite the cold and distant nature of your relationship with Cillian, his family had always been kind and welcoming to you; they treated you with respect and affection, making you feel like a part of their family.

Cillian, however, was a different story. He never pretended to love you, and soon began a very public affair with Sienna, who reveled in his attention and lavish gifts, and took great pleasure in mocking you, openly flaunting their relationship and making sure you knew she was the one who held his heart. As a renowned dress designer, you were celebrated for elegant, sophisticated creations. Famous as Aurelia, your pseudonym overshadowed your real name, and you preferred to let your designs speak for themselves, despite your elusive fame.

One evening, at a family gathering, Sienna made a point to brag about her expensive dress, claiming it was specially designed for her.

She said, twirling around the room.