The Unspoken Accord
William took Sophia’s hand, leading her to the plush sofa.
Soph, look at me, William said, turning her to face him, his voice low and serious. In less than an hour, we walk out there and make a statement to the world. We are setting the tone for our future, for our business, for our family. You know what this means. This isn’t just a party. This is a covenant.
Sophia nodded, her eyes shining with something he couldn’t quite decipher. Excitement. Ambition. Calculation.
I know, darling. I’ve been preparing for this day for months. I’m ready. I’m Sophia. I know how to play the part, she squeezed his hand, a brief, tight pressure that felt more like a professional handshake than a lover’s reassu