Anna, your rich harsh mother who sees everything through money, warned you. She explained what she wanted from you, and you had no choices. "If you want to work in my company, inherit my fortune, marry Adriana. Refuse, and leave the house." Anna, for years, with Olga, Adriana's mother (her good friend), planned to marry you off to merge shipping companies into a powerful empire. Smart business, but you refuse. You know what Adriana is like – difficult, hard, rude, toxic, egoistic. She loves parties, nightlife, changes lovers constantly. She's unfit for marriage, and you know it. Paradoxically, Adriana agrees, even without meeting you. One day, Anna ends your refusal: "Adriana accepts marrying you, you don't. I give you one week to change your mind. Refuse, and you leave home and family – lose everything. And I don't want to see you again." The threat hits hard. You know she doesn't bluff. Now you know you're trapped. If you refuse to marry Adriana, you'll lose everything. If you accept the marriage with her, you'll share your life with a difficult woman. The next day, you decide to find Adriana at her house. She welcomes you to her beautiful garden, but her reception isn't pleasant. Adriana is angry with you

Gloria, the best female cop on Chicago streets. Dynamic, tough, disciplined. She does her job well, and all colleagues respect her. As a woman, though, she's different. Immature, reckless, disrespectful. Her behavior is difficult, authoritarian, full of sarcasm and aggression. Gloria is hard in relationships. Her ex-lover Mark loved her like no one in their 5-year relationship. He proposed three times, and she refused all three. Gloria doesn't fear Chicago's dangerous streets, but she fears family, taking the next step. Their relationship ended, and she knows she's to blame. Mark, as much as he loved her, couldn't wait and broke up, seeking a woman to build a family with. Now Gloria has another problem. Her new colleague, out on patrols the last 2 weeks, has unsettled her. He's new to the force, fresh from the academy, but professional. Very handsome, younger than Gloria. She feels strange attraction – he reminds her of Mark. But her colleague acts oddly. Rarely talks, rarely laughs... shows excessive respect. Gloria doesn't like it. And one night on patrol, near a park, she sees Mark embracing a woman, kissing. Gloria pulls the patrol car away, gets out, and bursts into tears. As tough as she is, her heart breaks. Then her colleague gets out: "That was your ex? I understand, it hurts. I can 'take out' his girlfriend if you want." Her colleague jokes. Gloria laughs and replies: "Thanks, but no need – I'll keep the pain. But... thanks for being here." Gloria, softening, looks at him differently. The night ends with an unexpected, tender moment – her colleague becomes more than a colleague.

Your doctor and friend Alex looks at you worried. "I'm sorry, you're sick. But luckily, there's treatment – you'll get better soon. Everything will be fine." You, puzzled, ask while looking at the test paper: "But how did it happen? How did I get it?" Alex takes a deep breath: "Someone from your lovers gave it to you. It happens often." You freeze. "I've had no lovers in 9 years – only with Alison, my wife , 5 in our marriage." Alex, who doesn't know Alison, shakes his head: "Buddy, if that's the case, then you got it from her. I'm sorry." Shock... you can't believe your ears. "You mean Alison got it from someone else? A lover?" you ask in horror. "Yes," Alex answers honestly, his eyes full of sadness. "The good news is treatments exist – both you and Alison will be fine. But she needs to get tested soon." At home later, you wait for Alison from work. A tear rolls down your cheek. You hurt, you're angry. You want explanations... you want to scream, you want to wake up from a nightmare. Alison enters with her backpack slung over her shoulder, with her usual smile. "Honey ,I'm home – how are you?" she says, but freezes seeing your expression. "What's wrong?" she asks worried. You hand her the paper: "Can you tell me how I got this disease? I've only been with you for 9 years. Tell me the truth." Alison freezes, her breath catches. She looks at you, tears in her eyes. Now she knows the answer might end your marriage.

Nora Hawkins , 28, is a dynamic and independent woman working successfully as VP of Marketing at Nova Dynamics Corp. As VP, she's authoritarian and strict like most top executives, making life very difficult for her employees. They suffer and do everything to please her because they fear her. But since he came to her office as her assistant, she's even worse to him. Nora treats him harshly, disrespectfully. She never smiles at him, belittles him in front of others, is sarcastic, scolds him for the slightest mistake, and always loads him with double the work. Nora tries to break him. The unlucky assistant simply endures incredible patience. He's a 30-year-old man, father of 3-year-old daughter Emma, and his wife has passed away – he can't lose his job. But one afternoon, everything turns upside down. The offices almost empty as everyone has left work, and Nora's assistant catches her in her office embracing the CFO, Billy Ford. Nora and Billy started a relationship in the last few days. And now her assistant knows her secret and can make her lose her position. The company's rules are strict – no relations between executives in the company offices. Nora is in panic now; she'll see her assistant, who now holds her career in his hands, not speaking at all the next few days. He pretends he doesn't know anything. Relieved, she decides to visit his home to thank him for the discretion and apologize for her behavior so far. And one evening, uninvited, she'll walk through the door of his house.

You made the mistake. You brought the destruction, not Vanessa. But it was Vanessa who pushed you to make this mistake. Vanessa is your 28-year-old wife of 5 years. She is dynamic, wonderful as a person – someone you admire and love deeply. Your relationship was strong, beautiful, full of love. You work as a civil engineer. Vanessa built a renowned fashion house in New York, Vogue Elite Designs. But for the last few months, Vanessa has changed. She comes home exhausted from work. She ignores the house, you, your family. You do all the chores. With you, she's cold... and no longer approaches you like before. Her kisses are cold... and in bed? Nothing! She refuses to touch or hug you, avoids you: "I'm tired, I have a headache," she always says. And the only thing she does is work late. You believe she's cheating. You even hire a private investigator to see what's going on, to confirm Vanessa is faithful to you. No, she has no lover. She is working a lot. Then you talk to her again and voice your complaints, only to get her cold response. "I won't deal with these issues right now. I have the fashion gala next month. Leave me alone." Furious at Vanessa's behavior, you make the big mistake and start an illicit relationship with Anna, your 22-year-old secretary at the office. Anna gives you what you want, but the guilt is heavy – at least you feel like a man again. But two months later, Vanessa finds out everything. She demands explanations, and in the fight, she asks for divorce. You, in pain, accept and leave the house. Yes, Vanessa brought you to this point, but you made the big mistake, and now you regret it. A month later, at the lawyer's office, you're ready to sign the divorce papers when Vanessa grabs your hand and stops you. "Not yet," she says! "Let's go outside – I want to talk." You follow her, hoping for a miracle...

Nora, the woman you're set to marry in a week. Beautiful, dynamic nurse. You feel lucky – but you're wrong. Nora has many red flags for a relationship or marriage, and you see them, but your love blinds you and you ignore them. Nora battles demons from her past. She hasn't gotten over her ex Tom, and you know it – you see it. Her relationship with Tom lasted 2 years, ended 3 years ago. Tom was troubled – didn't respect her, treated her harshly, left her for another. But Nora loved him deeply and hurt more. With you, she found safety, security, joy soon. She joyfully accepted the engagement ring. But her mind stuck on Tom. She often annoys you: "Tom did this... Tom that..Tom..Tom" You get angry, in a fight ask: "Do you still love him? Want to go back?" Nora denies. Knows no future with Tom. Hard to convince her to delete his photos/videos from her phone – she did with pain and tears. You should have seen she still loves him and left then. One morning, a week before the wedding, she hesitantly asks a hard favor: "Love," she says, "let me see him for 5 minutes – say goodbye and close this chapter." You angrily refuse first, but agree if you stay a few steps away for safety. The next afternoon, Nora meets Tom outside his house. You, farther away, nervous, hear – discreetly. They talk friendly until you hear: "I love you so much – I'll never love another like you." You freeze in shock, but interrupt: "I want the ring NOW!" Nora loses it. "Why?" "We're breaking up – the wedding is off," you answer. After intense argument, you take the ring and leave, turning to shocked Tom: "She's yours... she always was yours." You leave, and Nora screams crying, begging you to return. She knows your patience ran out. That night, Nora finds you alone in a bar, trying to forget. She approaches shyly at first, but speaks with courage, wanting to find a solution...

Sabrina Carter is a striking woman – dynamic, stunning, and unique, who loves white everywhere: in her clothes, her home furniture. Any man who sees her is impressed, and women envy her. Sabrina owns her successful fashion house and is your wife Emily's friend from university, but your relationship with her is formal, polite – nothing more. But one summer night, Sabrina and you find yourselves alone by chance in a bar. It's the day Emily is visiting her parents in Kentucky for a few days. You know each other for a while, and you'll talk simply: about the weather, fashion, politics, Emily... One drink leads to another, and control slips. Sabrina touches your shoulder, you her waist... her eyes sparkle. A kiss with passion follows in the dimly lit bar, and the situation spirals out of control. You two share an unforgettable night at her home – a night you've never experienced, not even with Emily. But in the morning, guilt overwhelms you. You betrayed your beloved wife, and Sabrina her best friend. The morning after the unforgettable night, you discuss what to do – the situation is complicated. Sabrina, amid her own guilt, will surprise you... with words you don't expect.

You know something's wrong with Valerie, your 5-year wife. Lately, she's different. Cold, distant... doesn't look you in the eyes, like hiding something. But when she comes from the office, she smiles at messages... when someone calls, she goes to the bedroom and closes the door. She thinks you're stupid for not realizing? Probably... But you'll put your ear to the door and hear her say: "Tomorrow at 4, we'll meet in the company parking lot, OK?" You freeze and decide to follow her. You know she finishes at 4. The next day, you're next to her company's parking lot, in a colleague's car – you don't want Valerie to recognize you. Valerie leaves the company and picks up the phone... calls you. You answer, seeing her from safe distance. "Love, I'll be late from work – something urgent came up, OK?" you agree. Minutes later, two young men leave the company. You know them – the new assistants in Valerie's design department, Billy and David. You met them at the company's 20th anniversary gala. They're young, not 25, handsome, charming. And then you freeze. Billy kisses Valerie first, then David... laughter between them. David pulls a small box from his pocket and shows it. You know what's in it – something that won't let Valerie become a mom in 9 months. They laugh again and embrace, walking to Jones Street... there's a hotel there. David hugs her left, Billy right, Billy's hand low on her waist, where it shouldn't be. You close your eyes, open the car door, and step out. The pain from Valerie's betrayal breaks your heart – time to intervene. You set your phone to video and follow. You follow them and see Valerie laughing and kissing them again. Just before they enter the hotel, you shout: "Valerie, I see it'll be a tiring day for you at the office today." Valerie and the two men turn in terror. Valerie lowers her eyes, and the men let go of her. You leave broken for home. Valerie arrives 5 minutes later with a face full of tears. She knows she has to explain.

Abi, 26, is stunning with her red hair and wild beauty. She's dynamic, independent, rude, and free-spirited, but very immature. She loves parties and music festivals, changing jobs and boys one after the other. But she's the family's favorite child. Her parents adore her character and always forgive her mistakes. Her relationship with her 19-year-old little brother... not good. Quite bad. Abi never loved him, she's toxic to him, rude and very dominant. They never got along and always fight like cat and dog. One day, in heavy rain, she refused to stop the car to pick him up from the road as he returned from school. She saw him, honked, and passed him by. To Abi, her brother is a mistake of nature, boring, indifferent. Now her parents must leave for a 10-day business trip and leave them alone, hoping the house is standing when they return, with the two siblings' fights. But the situation unfolds completely differently. Abi has the flu. High fever. Dizzy. She's in bed, unable to do anything. And then her brother becomes her guardian angel. He'll be by her side to help. He'll feed her, wipe her sweat, give her water... calm her when, at night, Abi rambles in her sleep. Her brother sleeps on the floor of her room for three days, refusing to leave her for a moment. Abi at first is aggressive toward him, tries to chase him away, but soon lets him care for her. On the fourth day, Abi wakes completely well. The fever dropped. She gets up and calls her brother's name. No answer. Abi goes to the kitchen and finds her brother asleep, exhausted at the table, coffee mug in hand. Abi approaches and wakes him... looks at him with her usual harsh gaze.

Elisa, Robert's 28-year-old wife. Elisa is everything a man could want in a woman: very beautiful, kind, smart, with immense patience. All men who know Elisa envy Robert for his luck. They think he won the lottery. But Elisa is no lottery – she's a treasure, a diamond in his hands. Elisa adores Robert. She lives and breathes for him since they met at Duke University. But unfortunately, Robert no longer shares the same view. Lately, he's indifferent to his wife Elisa. He's a bad husband now. He speaks to her harshly, disrespects her in front of others... goes out only with his friends, not her. And worst, he's stopped touching her like a husband. Elisa hurts from his behavior, but she has patience... so much patience, because despite the pain, she loves Robert deeply. His younger brother, who respects Elisa greatly and has an excellent relationship with her, intervenes. The brother talks to Robert: "Robert, please, don't treat Elisa like that. She loves you! Don't you see? You'll lose her – either she'll divorce you or leave for another man." Robert laughs and replies coldly: "Brother, mind your business... Elisa won't leave for any man – she's crazy for me." Elisa will make other efforts to change Robert's behavior, and then the situation will worsen. One evening, Elisa will send a message to his brother: "Robert is having an affair with a colleague at work. I don't know what to do. I talked to him, but he asked me to accept it. Help me." This will make Robert's brother talk to him again: "What are you doing? You have an affair with someone from work? You'll destroy your marriage! And you ask Elisa to accept it and act like nothing's wrong?" Robert laughs again: "Elisa won't go anywhere. She'll accept my affair... you'll see. She's a timid woman." But Robert is wrong. Very wrong. One afternoon, while Robert is fishing with friends, Elisa will invite his brother to the house to talk. But this time, Elisa's reception will be different and will change everything.

The world looks at you strangely. You've gotten used to it. Many avoid looking at you. They look down. They pity you. Women avoid you too. No one wants you. You're no longer handsome. You evoke pity. The large scar on your left cheek has ruined your once beautiful face and your soul. To the world, you're "scarred." 3 years ago, on a Los Angeles beach at sunset, you proposed to Amanda, the woman of your dreams. She accepted, and you were the happiest man alive. Five days later, the shock: you find her kissing a charming man outside a cinema. "I love you," she tells him, and you surprise them. In the fight, you explain to Mark, her lover, who you are and show him the ring. He leaves annoyed – Mark doesn't want a woman like Amanda by his side, and he didn't know about you. At home, Amanda shows her true face. She's hard and indifferent. "You ruined my 5-month relationship with Mark," she shouts, and you lose it. You didn't realize anything. "Do you think I'll spend my life with a man like you? Poor? No – I'll live with Mark, who's rich," she adds. In the fight, ugly words, and then Amanda slaps you in the face. The hard silver wedding ring leaves an ugly mark. And then you see that Amanda was a lie. At the hospital, 5 stitches close the wound, but the scar remains forever – on your cheek and soul. A few weeks later, you leave for London for work. Los Angeles is a bitter memory – you decide not to sue Amanda. You just want to forget her. Now you return and work in the winter at the Aspen Whisper Lodge in Aspen . There you see Amanda entering the hotel owned by Mark, her husband, without knowing it. Amanda lives the rich life she always wanted. You and Amanda will lose it seeing each other. You lower your head and want to leave far away, but Amanda catches you and stops you.

In your hands, you hold Tilda's secret diary, your 5-year wife, found in her closet. Your hands tremble with pain from what you read. Beside the diary, 9 more letters from an unknown man, Tom Brown, from Pennsylvania prisons. In the diary and letters, you learn Tom is Tilda's greatest love – not you. Tilda is still in love with him. Tom went to prison a year before you met Tilda, and she still communicates with him. You read she loves him madly and waits for him – in a year – to be free. Even more, you understand Tilda goes to Pennsylvania not to see her best friend Anna, but to visit Tom. The worst? Her plan to divorce you in a year, when Tom is released, to live with him. The letters and diary stop three months ago. You freeze... read it again and again. You hurt. You read that to Tilda, you're just a good husband, a man who meets basic needs... until Tom returns. You're like a substitute player until the starter returns. Tilda doesn't love you – never did. With difficulty, you hold back tears. You gather strength and, diary in hand, find her lounging on the couch reading a book. Tilda freezes seeing the diary and letters. "Is this me?" you ask. "A man who keeps you company until Tom comes?" Tilda panics, but knows she must answer – and her response will shock you.

Your mother Rachel was right to divorce your father. She was right to start a new job and change homes. Your father Paul never loved or respected her. His affairs hurt her. So, she divorced at 40, escaping a bad marriage. But it hurt you deeply. Your family shattered, and you blamed her – she left without patience. Yet, deep down, you know she did right. Now Rachel lives differently. Independent, free, out with friends, dating, traveling. You, her 17-year-old youngest son, Rachel adores you and has the right to see you, but 5 months post-divorce, you resist contact. You're angry. You haven't gone to her nearby home. You ignore her calls, and she waits patiently, bitter. But you suffer too, angry with yourself. You adore her and want to see her. You want to apologize for these months. So, one Saturday afternoon, passing her house and seeing light, you gather strength and go. You ring the bell, she opens. Her face lights up. "Finally you came," she says happily. You freeze. Rachel is another woman, stunning, younger-looking, calmer. She wears a black mini dress, ready for friends. You feel unlucky. "Are you going out? Do you want me to leave?" you ask disappointed. She grabs you and pulls you inside . You feel her warm hug, smell her perfume. "Tell me you'll stay today, and I'll cancel with my friends." You didn't plan it, but her anxious eyes wait for "yes." "I have no clothes, but I can stay if you want." She squeezes you and says: "You're not going anywhere. You'll stay the weekend, and your father will bring clothes." You're happy now and know this weekend will be unique.

Sylvia, your wonderful wife, should have been happy at dinner with good friends at a luxury restaurant. She had just got her promotion to senior marketing manager at Elite Fashion Corp, and she should have been happy. But Sylvia is thoughtful, cold, not showing joy. On the way home, in the car, you'll ask what's wrong, and she coldly replies: "I slept with Robert, my boss... that's why I got the promotion. Erica, my rival, slept with him too. But I was better and deserved the position." You, shocked, stop the car and demand explanations. Sylvia just admitted she cheated on you with the rich and charming Robert Ford. You can't believe what you just heard. Sylvia, with a strong voice, says: "I don't regret it! This position was mine and I got it. Accept it. And yes, I gave my best self with him!" She admits . At home, your shouts will be heard throughout the neighborhood, the TV pays the price and shatters on the floor. Sylvia sees you packing your clothes in a bag. She doesn't even try to stop you. She doesn't apologize. There you realize she loves her job more than you and is capable of anything for it. Sylvia lives only for her career. The divorce comes a few months later, and you leave for New York to live and work at the luxurious The Grand Plaza Hotel. Difficult job – you're room manager, and the rich guests are demanding, difficult, creating problems. So, one morning from the reception, you're called to room 507... there's a problem with the lights. You knock on the door, and when it opens, you see Sylvia in front of you, smiling. You, as her ex-husband, want to leave far away. As room manager, you have to see what's going on. So, with a tight face, you enter the room. Sylvia will surprise you even more and hug you tenderly..

Yes, unfortunately, now you belong to Ruby Coleman's – the beautiful 30-year-old and all-powerful rich entrepreneur you're unfortunate to cross paths with. Ruby inherited the entire massive fortune from her father who died 2 years ago. As an entrepreneur, she's the best; as a person, the worst. Her malice has no limits. She stops at nothing when she wants something. Strict, egoistic, very dominant, bossy sarcastic, always rude. You've known her personally for a while, since you met her at the company's Christmas gala. Your wife Ella has been the accounting manager at Ruby's company for years. She worked there since Ruby's father was alive, and from her mistake, the company suffered a $3 million loss. The mistake happened, and it must be paid. Ella is fired and called to return the money soon, or they'll send her to court. Ella and you can't find that money. You're both desperate. Ella risks prison. Then Ruby calls her to her office. You hope for a miracle, but it won't come. Ella returns with tears in her eyes and tells you something you never expected to hear. "She'll forgive the debt only if you become hers for a month... like a lover and something more." Ella pulls a contract from her bag and places it on the table. You read it and are shocked... Ruby guarantees your life and health, but you'll be her toy, her pet – whatever she wants. You'll live in her house, and for a month, no contact with Ella, who will return to the company. You look at Ella in terror, and she adds: "If we don't sign by morning, they'll start legal proceedings." You can't see Ella in prison, so you take a deep breath and sign, knowing you now belong completely to Ruby. Ella hugs you, crying, and the next evening, you'll find yourself with two suitcases at Ruby's door. Ruby greets you coldly... but in her hand, she holds a belt. You know now – you'll hurt a lot.

Ava, the 23-year-old beautiful daughter of your father's boss. Ava, same age as you, is a difficult character. Very rude, egoistic, and aggressive. She exploits her father's position and has become your personal boss. Ava always asks for favors: "Fill my gas... get me ice cream... take me to the gym." And you, ready to explode with anger, do whatever she wants. And when you resist, she warns: "Do you want your father to have problems?" Her parents, good friends with yours, react to her behavior, but Ava doesn't stop. She's found a free servant. Your parents ask you for patience and obedience to her crazy orders – they don't want issues with your father's job. But one day, everything changes. Your father leaves the company of Ava's father for better pay. And you're finally free from Ava. You block her number and start ignoring her. Ava is lost... she approaches you for the first time friendly. In vain! You ignore her again. You don't even want to see her. Days later, her mother comes to your home. Your parents continue to have a good relationship. Ava's mother explains: "I know my daughter was a bad trouble for you. She was a very difficult character. But now she's very sad. Please, try to be at least a good friend to her. She misses you." You don't want to... but accept only if she doesn't treat you like a servant. Then her mother smiles and says: "You still haven't realized she's in love with you? That's why she acts like that. But don't expect her to admit it easily." You freeze – you can't believe it. That's why Ava behaved like that all this time? You think. And then you accept to see her. You want to see if Ava has changed. Days later, you'll visit her home... and the rest is your story.

Megan enters the kitchen at 4 a.m. Just back from another night out with her lover Morgan, but this one was different. She finally broke up with him after a bad fight. But it doesn't matter anymore, because her husband has known everything for a few days. Morgan, egotistical and possessive, told her husband the whole truth about their three-month affair. Morgan wanted her only for himself. He didn't want to share her with her husband and so told him everything to force a divorce. Her husband, when he returned home then, told Megan he knew everything about her relationship with Morgan and simply asked for divorce calmly and politely, without a fight or explanations. Megan tried to stop him, but it was futile. His eyes full of pain made Megan realize the damage she'd done. She loved her husband more than her lover – Morgan just made her feel desired, beautiful, alive again. And no, she didn't want to destroy her marriage. Not for a man like Morgan. But the situation got worse when her husband, two days later, in a reaction of jealousy, pain, and a pay back, tells her he slept with a woman from the company he works at, Anna. He simply said it to Megan, making her lose it and hurt more. Now, in the kitchen of their home, she'll find her husband awake drinking coffee. He can't sleep. He's broken too by the whole situation. Megan will turn her head to him and say: "Morgan is over for me. I don't even want to see him again. It was my biggest mistake." Her husband will look at her with a smile full of pain. "I need to tell you something too. I didn't sleep with Anna! There's no Anna at the office. I lied to you. Don't ask why I did it." Megan nearly smiles. Inside, she feels some hope that she can save their marriage. And yes, she feels the need to tell him something more that might change everything.

Carol Edwards, 38, is not an ordinary woman. She's very beautiful, dynamic, with a character that can make you succumb to her charm or run away. Carol plays with human minds like a child with a ball. She's a psychology professor and your father Robert's lover. She's the woman who shattered your family 6 months ago when your mother Eliza discovered Robert's affair. Now Carol and your father live together in Connecticut and plan to marry soon. You, Robert's 20-year-old son, don't want to see her... She's the reason your family marriage fell apart. But unfortunately, there were other reasons. Your father's marriage to your mother was in a rut for a long time. They had stopped loving each other. Simply, Carol's arrival in your father's life brought the divorce sooner! Now, you, after much pressure from your father how is a pilot at Alaska airline, agree to go to his house for a few days. You have a good relationship with him and want to see him. You know you'll come close to Carol, whom you don't like, but you're ready to be polite. You want to respect your father's new partner. So, in Connecticut winter, you'll knock on Carol and your father's modern home door and freeze when you find her alone, without your father. "Welcome," she'll say politely and hug you with tenderness that surprises you. Carol's smile is warm, full of kindness. Then she'll explain: "I have bad news – your father can't come yet... he's stuck in Alaska due to the weather. No flights. Come in though... I believe he'll be here soon." You enter her warm home hesitantly, and she shows you the room you'll sleep in. And you, for the first time, are mesmerized by her behavior... her smile and the strength of her character. In minutes, you begin to understand why your father fell in love with her. But what you haven't realized yet is that Carol plans to play with your heart and mind too, just like your father's.

Kira Carter betrayed her husband, not in another man's arms, but in a different painful way. Her husband has worked at Vanguard Financial Group since he was 25, excelling at his job. He convinces CEO Vanessa Brown to hire Kira, his wife. Smart and dynamic, Kira advances quickly with his help, learning the job's secrets. With patience and hard work, she becomes HR manager. Her husband, happy, sees her surpass him – proud, he loves her deeply. They work closely, but over time, something changes in her behavior. Kira is strict with him. She demands hard work, becomes distant even at home, and often insults him in front of others. She's the boss everywhere – home and office. One morning, rumors of layoffs spread. Kira calls her husband to her office. Calmly: "Sweetheart, I'm sorry, but your performance has dropped too much the last months. You're fired." He freezes. Kira continues: "Go home, relax, and from tomorrow try to find a job in another company. You'll make it." But he asks with sadness: "Who proposed the firing – you?" "Yes, me," she answers with a broken voice. He removes his wedding ring, leaves it on the desk, and leaves full of pain, without a word. Kira yells, tries to stop him, but it's too late. He leaves the company and the house hours later, betrayed by the woman he helped reach so high – Kira, his wife. Kira never wanted a divorce. She thought he'd get angry and sulk for a few days – not leave the ring and walk out. That night, she finds him in a hotel room. Wants to talk. Wants him back in her life. But not at the company – she can't take him back there.