Because I knew that if screaming solved problems, the king of the jungle wouldn't be the tiger. It would be the donkey.
The five-year partnership between our families reached its successful conclusion.
I deliberately chose Blueberry Manor and invited every friend, relative, and business partner to celebrate together.
That day, I prepared a special gift for Vivienne. She giggled and asked what it was.
A set of lingerie? Some new trick I'd learned?
I just smiled and told her it would be something she'd remember for the rest of her life.
Crystal chandeliers cast their light across the gala, glinting off champagne flutes raised in toast after toast. Vivienne took my arm, and together we walked onto the stage.
Fireworks burst above our heads, marking the success of the Caldwell-Ashford partnership.
I smiled, accepted the signed contract, and secured everything that belonged to the Caldwell family.
As thunderous applause filled the room, I took the microphone and swept my gaze across the crowd.
"Distinguished guests, dear friends and family, today isn't just the successful conclusion of the Caldwell-Ashford partnership. It also marks my fifth wedding anniversary with Vivienne."