A poor student married a 60-year-old millionaire. But on their very first wedding night, in the bedroom, he asked her for something that made her hair stand on end with fear… 😱 The wedding ceremony took place in a luxurious Golden Hall, where crystal chandeliers and sparkling gilding created the illusion of a fairy tale — but not for the bride herself. Emily’s face wore a polite smile, but behind that mask hid despair and resignation. She held the hand of Richard Sterling — an elegant, dignified man with cold gray eyes. He looked every bit the aristocrat: confident, commanding, wealthy. Emily’s parents were beaming with joy. Their dream had come true — their daughter had married a millionaire. No more worries about money. But Emily herself felt like a possession, passed from hand to hand for a high price. “You look absolutely stunning tonight,” Richard whispered, noticing her tension. “I hope, in time, we’ll find a way to understand each other.” She didn’t reply. Her eyes stared off into nowhere — into a future that no longer felt hers. Everything she had wanted — education, freedom, love — now seemed out of reach. After the celebration ended and the guests had left, Emily found herself in a vast mansion that was now her new home. In the bedroom, surrounded by velvet and gold, Richard approached her. He looked at her intently, as if studying her. Then he said: “There is one thing I want from you tonight…” Emily froze. His voice was calm, almost gentle, but in those words was something… that sent chills over her skin. She felt fear wrap around her like a cold fog.