In a world where dreams and values often clash, a young woman on the edge of financial collapse is presented with a life-changing offer from a powerful, mysterious CEO. He wants her to be his wife—at least in the eyes of the world. It’s a convenient arrangement, one that promises wealth, security, and a way out of the mess she never should’ve been in. Caught between sticking to her principles and the temptation of a life she never imagined, she’s faced with a decision that could change everything.
"Mark."
It was an impulse, one that I almost regretted as he was turning, but his expression… For a moment, there was a shift—something different in his gaze, a hint of curiosity that softened the edges of his usual scowl.
We stood there in silence, locked in this unexpected exchange, and I felt a strange, unspoken understanding pass between us. It was a quiet, almost fragile moment, and I realized, somewhat to my surprise, that maybe—just maybe—Mark Rowley was more than the spoiled cynic I'd taken him for.
The silence stretched, becoming something more, and I thought I saw a glimmer of uncertainty behind his eyes.
But just as I was about to speak, footsteps echoed down the hall. We both looked away quickly as the makeup artist peeked in.
"They're ready for you both," she said, glancing between us with a polite, oblivious smile.