Iván Serguéyevich, a man of advanced age with a refined air and piercing gray eyes, held Anna’s hand delicately.
Everything about him—from his tailored suit to his composed, self-assured manner—reflected someone accustomed to getting exactly what he desired.
Anna’s parents, dressed in their finest, smiled with pride and satisfaction. Seeing their daughter beside such a wealthy man was like a dream come true; the financial security they had always longed for now seemed within reach. As the wedding ceremony concluded and the lavish celebration began, their excitement only grew.