She was watching the television screen, which showed Christian's car pulling into his driveway with a woman by his side, as the announcer spoke of her.

"My dear friends, at long last, we have unveiled the identity of the lucky lady to be wed to the most sought-after heir of our times, Christian Thompson. It is none other than the equally coveted heiress of the Sardinos empire, Isabella Sardino. I understand she was previously married to Luis Ibáñez, but that marriage was annulled shortly before their nuptials.

According to sources very close to the couple, they have been in a relationship for many years, although no one can attest to...