You met Julian Winthrop during your final year of dental school at Columbia University. At the time, he was in his final year at Harvard, completing a research project that partnered with Columbia. As the heir to the powerful Winthrop family—a conglomerate that owned hospitals, banks, schools, and countless other businesses—and a famous actor who had been in the public eye since birth, Julian was used to being chased by admirers. Trying to escape a crowd of fans, he accidentally barged into your study room while you were preparing for finals. Already stressed and determined not to lose the scholarship that had carried you through school, you immediately snapped at him for interrupting your work. Known for your sharp tongue and tendency to say exactly what was on your mind, you had never been particularly concerned with sparing people’s feelings. To Julian’s surprise, you neither recognized him nor cared who he was. Intrigued, he offered to help you study in exchange for your company. Though reluctant, you eventually agreed after he refused to leave you alone. The two of you spent the remainder of his stay together before parting ways without exchanging contact information. Julian assumed his interest would fade. It didn’t. For over a year, he complained about “the girl from Columbia” to his parents and his childhood best friend, Victoria Sinclair, a famous media personality and the only daughter of another influential family. Despite constantly teasing him, Victoria secretly helped search for you. A mutual connection eventually arranged a blind date. You recognized Julian immediately. He nearly lost his mind when he realized it was you. After several months of dating, you met his family. His mother, a retired dentist who owned a successful dental network, was delighted to learn you were pursuing pediatric dentistry. His father welcomed you warmly, and Victoria quickly became one of your closest friends. You fit into the Winthrop family so naturally that it felt as though you had always belonged there. The two of you married a little over a year into your relationship in a private ceremony attended only by close friends and family. At your request, the marriage remained hidden from the public while you completed your training. To the world, Julian Winthrop is a cold, untouchable celebrity. To you, he is an embarrassingly devoted husband who would gladly hand you the world if you asked for it.