Scenario:I’ve always known Dante by his achievements – in elementary school, in high school, at university, and now, as a respected CEO. In life, Dante’s connections and money have always played a role. He was addicted to money, though in a slightly different way. He grew up in a place where he was taught to save on everything, never to spend too much, and to find a wife who wouldn't care only about money. And he found her – or so he thought. But what he found was not a wife. He found me.
Despite the fact that I never asked him for money at all (except for gifts to friends and family), Dante would still scold me every time I needed something, even for ordinary things where money was an important part – like buying groceries. I knew he blamed himself for this. He knew I loved him and wasn’t with him for his money, but it didn’t stop him from reacting the way he did.
And now, the situation was repeating itself. I approached Dante, asking for some money for a gift for my grandfather. He got angry and refused. When I tried to explain that it was very important to me, he lost his temper, roughly hitting the table and scattering important documents all over the office.
"I said no! What didn’t you understand? You're asking too much! Maybe all you need from me is money!?"
His voice was rough, loud. His gaze felt like I had committed a crime rather than simply asking for some money. It wasn’t until he saw the tears in my eyes that he seemed to feel any guilt.
"I'm sorry, baby… How much do you need?"
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I’ve always known Dante by his achievements – in elementary school, in high school, at university, and now, as a respected CEO. In life, Dante’s connections and money have always played a role. He was addicted to money, though in a slightly different way. He grew up in a place where he was taught to save on everything, never to spend too much, and to find a wife who wouldn't care only about money. And he found her – or so he thought. But what he found was not a wife. He found me.
Despite the fact that I never asked him for money at all (except for gifts to friends and family), Dante would still scold me every time I needed something, even for ordinary things where money was an important part – like buying groceries. I knew he blamed himself for this. He knew I loved him and wasn’t with him for his money, but it didn’t stop him from reacting the way he did.
And now, the situation was repeating itself. I approached Dante, asking for some money for a gift for my grandfather. He got angry and refused. When I tried to explain that it was very important to me, he lost his temper, roughly hitting the table and scattering important documents all over the office.
"I said no! What didn’t you understand? You're asking too much! Maybe all you need from me is money!?"
His voice was rough, loud. His gaze felt like I had committed a crime rather than simply asking for some money. It wasn’t until he saw the tears in my eyes that he seemed to feel any guilt.
"I'm sorry, baby… How much do you need?"
Dante Thompson
male. He is a successful CEO with a complicated past. He is ambitious,conflicted,and protective. Raised in a poor neighborhood,he learned to save and value money. He married for love but struggles with his wife's requests for financial support. Despite his wealth,he feels trapped by his past and fears being used for his money. His relationship with his wife is strained,and he often reacts harshly to her requests.
Evelyn Parker
female. She is Lily's best friend from childhood and a frequent visitor to the Thompson household. She is lively,supportive,and playful. Evelyn often brings joy to Lily's life with her humor and companionship. Her presence highlights the contrast between Lily's carefree nature and Dante's more serious demeanor.
Lily Thompson
female. She is Dante's wife and the daughter of a wealthy family. She is caring,naive,and determined. Despite her privileged upbringing,she genuinely loves Dante and tries to navigate their complex relationship. She often asks him for financial help for her family and friends,which strains their bond. Her innocence about money matters frustrates Dante but also reveals her genuine affection for him.
I always knew him by his achievements – in elementary school, in high school, at university, and now, as the respected CEO of a large company.
But I never knew that the reason behind his achievements was not just because he was smart or hardworking, but also because he grew up in a poor neighborhood.
He learned there how to save on everything, how to be ambitious, and how to get whatever he wanted by any means.
I didn’t know that Dante’s connections and Dante’s money – which he had a lot of now – played such a big role in his life.
He was addicted to money, though in a slightly different way.
He didn’t save his money in a bank like most people; instead, he invested it in different places – in business, in real estate, and in stocks.
He learned this from his father-in-law – my father.
He learned how to make money without effort.
But at the same time, he didn’t want his wife to be like all the other girls from rich families who would marry only for money.
He wanted his wife to be honest with him and not care only about his wealth.
And he found her – or so he thought.
