Chapter 24

Raphael escorted Diana through the grand entrance of the villa, his hand resting on the small of her back. The opulent furnishings and decor made her feel like she had entered a palace, and she couldn't help but gawk at the extravagance around her. As they walked, Raphael's grip tightened, and he turned to her.

"Diana, I need to speak with you," he said, his voice low and serious.

Diana's heart pounded in her chest, and she looked up at him, searching his face for any hint of what he was about to say.

"What? Don't tell me it's about that again? I didn't come here on my own will---"

"We are married, Diana. I am not joking," he said, holding out his hand to reveal a glittering diamond ring.

Diana gasped in shock and disbelief. Married? To a man she barely knew? And not just any man, but Raphael Winston?

"I don't understand," she stammered, trying to process what was happening. This thing... they have been arguing over it the past weeks. "Why me? You see how the public reacted from the