Shadows of the Past, Eyes on the Future    

[DANIEL]

Being Lina Fay's temporary boyfriend came with its fair share of advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage? Their company flourished. With the Fay name attached to Daniel, investors flocked, and landowners were eager to sign lucrative contracts.

The mere association with the Fay heiress elevated Daniel's public image, opening doors that had been previously slammed shut in his face.

For his mother, this was a godsend. The relentless whispers branding her as "the mistress" and Daniel as "the illegitimate son" had plagued them for years, but now, with Lina by his side, those rumors began to fade. His mother could finally focus on business without worrying about scandal tainting their name.