Billionaire in distress

e city below. Skyscrapers stood tall, symbols of power and success, and somewhere out there, among those giants

n. His black hair, slightly graying at the temples, framed a face with marked features, enhanced by piercing blue eyes, capable of pier

ess talents, turning opportunities into gold. A Harvard graduate, he quickly rose through the ranks in the world of finance, eventually founding his own emp

him, notably his wife, Sophie. Sophie, with her blond hair and sparkling green eyes, had been seduced by Victor's charisma and passion. Th

g hours at the office, sacrificing his personal life on the altar of success. Sophie, ini

ty, was plunged into silence. He entered the grand entrance hall, where a crystal chandelier glimmered fai

the white leather sofa. She was absentmindedly leafing thr

d matter-of-factly, placing hi

ed, a hint of sadness in her voic

from her. "Yes, the meetings dragged on. I had i

ords could. "It seems like it's always the same s

noyed. "Sophie, you know how important my job

Or for your all-consuming ambition? Sometimes I feel like

d. "It's not fair, Sophie. You kn

y. "Doing your best means being absent most of the

ent, searching for

this time, what was the excuse?" One more mee

onsultant that Victor had hired a few months ago. A woman who had quickly gained his trust, and perhaps mo

hat you are saying," he

evidence, but my gut tells me something is wrong. And you hav

points, but he was unable to recognize him openly. His work, his ambition, all

He got up and headed for the adjacent library, a refuge where he could find a semblance of peace. The w

rojecting shadows on the walls. Victor was lost in his thoughts, revisiting the happy moments of his

a appeared on the screen: "Good evening, Victor. I hope your day

what price? He knew he had to make a decision, and quickly. But that evening, in the so

ore. Sophie was already standing, preparing breakfast in the kitchen. The smell of freshly g

ictor when ente

spaper. "Hello," she replied,

what happened last night," he

here's no need, Victor. I think e

her eye. "I know I've been away, and I understand you're

hed tears. "Count to you?" How could I belie

'll try to change, I pro

slowly. "Very well, Victor. But know that it's no

dn't be enough anymore. "I will do

etermined to find a way to restore balance between his professional and personal lives. He knew th

d the day before. Were the sacrifices he had made for his empire really worth it if they destroyed everythin

Isabella to his office. When she entered, dressed elegantly as a

me

ds carefully. "I've been thinking a lot lately, and I thin

, but kept her smile. "Oh

focus on my family. This means I will have

. "I understand, Victor. If you ne

as been invaluable, but it's time fo

fted off him. He knew it wouldn't solve all his proble

tain reserve. He approached her and gently took her hand. "I've

and skepticism in her eyes. "I hope

for their marriage, and for himself. Because beyond the ruthless businessman, there was s