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.
The photographer's comment about "young and passionate" hung in the air, making me feel instantly self-conscious. And I could tell from the way Mark stiffened beside me that he felt the same. I could feel my face heating up, but I shrugged it off quickly, refusing to let him see that it'd gotten under my skin.
Mark was already setting his jaw, his expression unreadable.
The photographer motioned us back to our places, and we continued the session, mostly in silence. It felt endless, and the longer it dragged on, the more strained things became between us. A few more couple shots, then a series of solo photos. It was a relief to put a little distance between us, even if the scrutiny of the camera felt intense.
The worst part was the way he kept glancing at me when he thought I wouldn't notice—suspicious and guarded, like I was hiding something.