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.
I woke to soft shuffling and the faint scent of Mark's aftershave lingering in the air. Blinking groggily, I pushed myself up on one elbow just in time to see Mark emerge from the bathroom, fully dressed in a neatly pressed shirt and tailored pants. His hair was still damp from his morning routine, but it was styled in its usual, carefully maintained way.
He glanced over at me; his expression unreadable but lacking the usual edge of irritation.
"Morning," he said, his tone neutral but unexpectedly polite.
"Morning," I replied, sitting up straighter, unsure if I was still dreaming.
Mark didn't linger on pleasantries, instead reaching for his watch on the dresser. "You should get ready," he said, glancing at me briefly before slipping the watch onto his wrist.
I frowned, trying to shake off my sleepiness. "Ready? I thought we were keeping things... separate today."