Summary
She needed a shield, he needed an heir. Their solution? A contract marriage—a strictly business arrangement designed to benefit them both, with no room for messy emotions. She, a woman desperate for freedom, and he, a powerful, enigmatic Duke with a reputation as cold as ice. But as their lives intertwine under the guise of a temporary alliance, unexpected sparks fly, and the carefully constructed walls around their hearts begin to crumble. Can a marriage born of convenience truly blossom into something real, or will their ‘just a contract’ agreement shatter when the terms expire? Discover their journey in chapter 1!