A powerful CEO believes his new wife is a meek, helpless nobody—until a rival publicly humiliates her and forces him to see her in a new light. As the truth about her strength and their marriage comes out, the couple must navigate jealousy, pride, and the scheming people determined to tear them apart.
Who exactly are you? How do you know the Syndicate's secret codes? I'm just a... a weak, defenseless woman. How could I possibly know anything about the Syndicate? I just like to watch gangster movies and stuff. I just bluffed him.
Really? Of course it's true. Why do you care so much? We're in, aren't we? Weren't you looking for Mr. Montgomery? Let's go. Is that really in those movies?
Don't talk and don't wander off later. This is the Apex Syndicate banquet. It's not like anywhere else. Don't worry. I won't leave my husband's side for a second. I heard Master Nine's right-hand man, Marcus, is the acting president now.
And he's the one hosting this banquet. Will this affect Oakmont in the future? Mr. Richard is the head of the Oakmont Business Alliance, and he's even met Master Even if you go through all the prominent families here, your position will remain Well, that was ten years ago.
Everyone here represents the top powers in Oakmoor. Remember that. The one in the middle is Mr. Richard, head of the Oakmoor Business Alliance. He controls the city's entire economy. The one on the far left is the head of the Montgomery family.
He seems quiet, but he has a lot of political connections. And the one on the far right is the head of the Russo cartel. His hands aren't exactly clean. Stay away from him.
Are you even listening to me? I am. I'm listening very carefully. You actually came...