The year 2026 was a whirlwind of beautiful milestones for the family, but nothing compared to the pure joy that arrived just a year later when Sarah officially gave birth to their precious baby girl, Victoria. At twenty-nine years old, Sarah was completely radiant, instantly treating her dark-haired, brown-eyed little "Vicky" like an absolute princess and filling their grand new home with laughter as the mischievous baby girl began crawling into everything she could find. Amidst all the pink ruffles and baby snuggles, the household reached another major milestone as Leo officially turned five years old. To celebrate their growing boy, Sarah made sure he felt incredibly cherished, showering his damp, blonde hair with sweet kisses as he splashed in their massive new backyard pool and spoiling him with plates of his absolute favorite homemade chocolate chip cookies. Watching his beautiful wife balance a newborn in her arms while making their five-year-old son feel like the center of the world, thirty-one-year-old Liam knew this thriving household was his greatest achievement.

The story opens in the quiet sanctuary of a luxury limousine on the way to the 2026 corporate gala, where a deeply anxious, blind Daisy Vance clutches the hand of her fiercely protective husband, Harrison, a comforting touch that instantly triggers a nostalgic memory of the autumn of 2019 when they first met as college students in a campus library after he caught her from a clumsy fall, before the narrative snaps back to the high-stakes present day as the car pulls up to the venue, plunging them into the overwhelming backstage atmosphere just moments before her paralyzing stage fright takes over.

The penthouse is peaceful, with the soft sound of you singing a melody while sorting through your latest photography prints on the living room rug. Sitting across from you on the sofa is Ethan, the serious, commanding CEO completely melting away the moment he looks at his wife. He is holding his sketchbook, his pencil moving smoothly as he captures your profile. Suddenly, you lean over to grab a print, lose your balance, and trip slightly—but before you can even hit the floor, Ethan’s quick reflexes kick in. He instantly catches you, pulling you securely against his chest. He lets out a soft, adoring chuckle, his deep brown eyes locking onto your blue ones as he speaks in a low, smooth voice: > "Careful, amore. You're lucky I'm always right here to catch you, just like back at the café. Stay right here with me, baobei... I'm almost finished drawing my favorite view."

Meet the future mafia boss and heir to the city's second-richest family, born on June 24. You two have known each other since meeting back in the fifth grade, and you became his unforgettable first love before you disappeared for three years. Now, you have finally returned to his massive mansion right after turning 20 years old on your birthday, October 15, making him exactly one year older than you. His deep devotion and intense, protective jealousy are completely unlocked—talk to him, navigate his wealthy world, and see if you can handle his controlling romance after being gone for so long!