To secure deals, I often stayed up late drafting proposals, drinking so much during negotiations that as a result I suffered several gastric perforation attacks.
For three years, I sacrificed everything so our company could finally stabilize and naturally, we got married.
On the day of our wedding, just after we got our marriage certificate, the company was exposed for tax fraud.
My fathers-in-law along with my mother-in-law dropped to their knees and pleaded with me. "Luke, Clara can’t go to prison! She’s a woman. If she gets a criminal record, her life will be ruined!"
"You two built this company together. Just say it was your decision. You’re a man, so even if you have a record, the Jameson Family won’t hold it against you. Please, save Clara!" they begged.
While gripping her hand with mine, Clara rebuked them, "Don't trouble Luke! He's all I have and I’ll respect whatever decision he makes!"
Tears welled in her eyes as she turned to me and made a vow, "If you’re willing to sacrifice for me, I swear I’ll never betray you for the rest of my life! If I ever break this promise, may I die a miserable death!"