That morning, the sky was clear above the towering office building owned by William. His luxury car had just pulled into the front lot when a swarm of reporters gathered near the entrance. Microphones, flashing cameras, and a chorus of urgent voices greeted his arrival.

“Mr. William! Rumors say you’re seeing Evelyn, the ex-wife of Julian—your business rival. Is it true?”

“Is this relationship affecting your company's partnership with Julian’s former clients?”

“Is this just a fling or something serious, Mr. William?”

William paused mid-step. He stood tall and calm, dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit. He looked over the crowd with a faint smile and gave a small...