Isabel was alone with him after sending the engineers away. She was nervous and tried to laugh it off as a joke.
Carlos told her quietly she could ignore it because she was the CEO. He only wanted to be recognized, get a job on the R&D team, and have a chance to start over in his career.
It would be a business deal that looked like love: she would save face and he would find meaning again.
Isabel agreed after thinking about the risks, which included the headlines, the rumors, and the ridiculousness. A three-year contract, six months of public “engagement,” secrecy, and complete loyalty were all part of the deal.
Carlos said yes. His handshake felt more exciting than formal.
There was a lot of media attention on their supposed engagement: “The CEO and the Mechanic: A Modern Fairytale.”
Isabel started to see Carlos in a new light as the business did well. He was humble, but he was also brilliant, deep, and quietly confident, which made him feel arrogant.
At first, it was just a show for the press.
After six months, when the contract was up, they both told the truth: they were in love.
Their marriage became a symbol: the proud CEO and the mechanic who saved her company and her heart.
They worked together to make Automotive Mendoza a world leader, showing that true genius comes from hard work and bravery, not from titles.
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The engine that changed their lives is still on display in Madrid. It reminds us that even the hardest problems can have the best results.
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