Chapter 1

The wedding day arrived between Harison and Aurora, and the venue exuded glamour as Harrison Monroe welcomed dignitaries from far and wide. Rumours quickly circulated that Harrison was marrying a girl young enough to be his granddaughter.

Theodore and Evelyn, Aurora’s grandparents, took their seats at the front of the lavish hall, appearing more radiant than ever. Theodore's heart swelled with relief on this day, a feeling he hadn't experienced in a long while. Despite his strong objections to Aurora marrying an older man, he reluctantly accepted it as the only solution to settle the debt. Their faces radiated with joy like never before.

Three years ago, Aurora was granted a scholarship to attend the Maviz Wrestling Academy due to her exceptional performance in a free wrestling competition. Despite facing bullying and rejection from her peers, she remained resilient and always strived to excel.

The announcement of a new wrestling competition, with the winner receiving 50 million dollars, felt like a dream come true for Aurora. She vowed to win to help her grandfather, who was burdened with debt from her late mother's illness.

After her parents' marriage, her mother, Cassandra, was diagnosed with leukemia, which worsened before it was detected. Unable to conceive, Cassandra and her husband, Harry Smith, opted for a surrogate through whom Aurora was born.

Two years after Aurora's birth, Bruce Smith died in a plane crash, exacerbating Cassandra's illness. Theodore exhausted all his savings trying to save her, eventually turning to family friend Harrison Monroe for assistance.

Despite Theodore's efforts, Cassandra passed away. Theodore continued borrowing money from Harrison, accruing a 50 million-dollar debt. Upon realizing her family's financial struggles, Aurora resolved to win the competition to pay off their debt and lift them out of poverty.

Unfortunately, Aurora won the competition, however, but lost the sum of 50 million dollars to her contender, Annabel, because her family was poor, and then Annabel was given the sum of 50 million naira because her father was one of the stakeholders that have shares with Marvis Wrestling School.

This hurt Aurora for the betrayal, and she agreed to marry Harrioon, her grandfather’s agemate, to clear off the family’s debt.

"Look at that poor girl marrying a man old enough to be her grandfather! It's infuriating to think that we might be related someday," Annabel smirked

"But on the bright side, Caspian, Harrison's handsome son and heir to his business, has returned from Canada. I hope to meet him today and perhaps catch his eye. Who knows, we might even get married," Annabel mused with a hint of anticipation.

"My goodness, Annabel, Caspian is such a catch! It's been ages since I last saw him. I'm sure he's even more striking now. You two would make a perfect couple," Minty, Annabel’s friend, said, offering encouragement.

"She's not even that pretty, and the wedding dress doesn't suit her at all," Annabel lamented.

"Well, she's marrying an older man; she doesn't need to be drop-dead gorgeous. Maybe once she's swimming in money, her beauty will shine through," Minty added with a chuckle, casting scornful glances at Aurora.

Aurora sat anxiously, wishing she could disappear as she spotted her wrestling schoolmates, including Annabel and Minty, among the guests. Even her friend Janet was there as her bridesmaid. Janet wasn't delighted about Annabel marrying the elderly Harrison, but it seemed the only way to save her family from his wrath.

Impatience steamed among the guests as they awaited the groom's arrival. They had all come to witness the spectacle of a young lady marrying a man old enough to be her grandfather. Finally, the Master of Ceremony announced the groom's presence, and he strode confidently to the podium, looking every bit the most handsome man in Montana.

All eyes were fixated on the young man approaching the podium, heading towards Aurora. Aurora stood silently, her mind racing with confusion. It wasn't until Caspian firmly held her hand that she snapped out of her thoughts, feeling a rush of emotions as she gazed into his eyes.

"I'm sorry for keeping you waiting, my wife." Caspian's words pierced through Aurora's heart, leaving her momentarily speechless as she struggled to process everything. The unexpected announcement from Harrison only added to the chaos of emotions swirling inside her.