James had always known that his family expected him to marry well, but he never thought it would be an arranged marriage. His father’s business was on the verge of bankruptcy, and the only way to save it was to merge with Victor’s company. Victor, a traditional man, wanted to unite their families through marriage, and James was the chosen son.
The meeting with Adriana, Victor’s daughter, was cordial. She was beautiful, intelligent, and witty. James found himself rethinking his opposition to the marriage. But on their wedding night, Adriana’s true nature revealed itself. She ordered James to fetch her a burger from a specific McDonald’s, two miles away, at midnight. James was stunned, but he knew he couldn’t refuse without risking his family’s financial security.
As the days went by, Adriana’s demands became increasingly demeaning. She treated James like a servant, forcing him to do her bidding without question. James seethed with resentment, but he played along, waiting for the perfect moment to strike back. He began to notice Adriana’s weaknesses and used them to his advantage.
One night, Adriana ordered James to walk three miles to a sushi restaurant. James refused, and Adriana threatened to call her father. James smiled, knowing he had the upper hand. He had been secretly recording Adriana’s demands and had sent the videos to her father. The tables had turned, and Adriana was in trouble.
Her father was furious, and Adriana was forced to obey James’s demands for two weeks. But James wasn’t interested in dominating her; he wanted freedom. He had his lawyers work on divorce papers, and when they were ready, he left them on the kitchen counter for Adriana to find.
Adriana was devastated, but James was resolute. He told her to post on her Instagram about their amicable separation, and she reluctantly complied. With the divorce finalized, James finally felt free. The arranged marriage had been a difficult lesson, but he had learned the value of standing up for himself and fighting for his autonomy.
