Summary
Their marriage began with a chillingly pragmatic proposal: ‘Let’s have a child.’ For Seung-jae, a ruthless chaebol heir vying for control, Yeon-woo, the hidden daughter of a powerful family, was merely a strategic asset—a compliant partner for a superficial contract marriage. He sought a puppet; she sought an escape.
Yet, beneath the veneer of their transactional union, an undeniable connection begins to stir, slowly eroding the carefully constructed walls between them. As they navigate the treacherous waters of their forced alliance, misunderstandings deepen, and their inability to truly open up threatens to consume them both. When Yeon-woo, believing it’s for Seung-jae’s own good, decides to end their tumultuous marriage, she unearths a shocking truth: a terrible, long-buried incident within the chaebol family, intricately linked to the very foundation of their union.
Can their fragile bond withstand the weight of a dark past and the secrets that bind them? Uncover the truth behind their uneasy alliance. Read chapter 1 to witness the start of their captivating, perilous journey.