CHAPTER ELEVEN – MOVING TO THE SKYSCRAPER

Bella studied her friend for a long moment, the weight of the situation settling heavily between them. The idea of marrying a billionaire for convenience, especially for someone as ambitious and independent as Madison, felt unsettling. "Look," Bella began cautiously, "There's no pressure here, Maddie. Take all the time you need to think this through. But before you make any decisions, consider all the angles." "I am," Madison assured her, wiping away a stray tear. "Believe me, I'm not taking this lightly. It's just… a lot to process." "Exactly," Bella agreed. "Think about the impact on your career. Can you see yourself living a life of luxury, attending society galas, while your dreams of acting fade into the background?" Madison hesitated, a pang of guilt twisting in her gut. Acting had been her passion for as long as she could remember. The thought of giving it up entirely was a bitter pill to swallow. "I don't know," she admitted, her voice trembling slightly. "There might be