He Won the Bet, But Lost Me Forever

For three years, Ellie believes she and Dante are building a life together through love, sacrifice, and hardship. She works hard to support them, convinced that their struggles will eventually lead to a better future. Then Ellie discovers the truth. Dante has been pretending to be poor, and their relationship began as a bet with his wealthy friends. What he treated as a game was the most genuine love Ellie had ever known. Heartbroken but determined to keep her dignity, Ellie refuses to beg for an explanation. She quietly leaves Dante behind and starts a new life, taking with her the love he never truly deserved. Only after losing Ellie does Dante understand what he destroyed. His regret grows as he realizes that no amount of money, power, or pleading can undo his betrayal. He may have won the bet, but the woman who loved him through everything is gone—and some mistakes can never be forgiven.