Summary
Prince Yulikian’s world crumbled when his uncle brutally seized the throne, leaving him an orphan haunted by a dying mother’s plea: survive. Forced to hide in the grimy alleys of the slums, his desire for vengeance against his usurping uncle festers, yet he remains powerless. His fate takes an unexpected turn when he encounters “Crazy Maddie,” a notorious figure of the underworld known for her sharp wit and even sharper skills. Though initially dismissive, Yulikian witnesses Maddie effortlessly neutralize two assassins in a blink, sparking a desperate, brilliant idea. Grabbing her wrist, he makes an offer she can’t refuse. “I didn’t come looking for a bodyguard,” he states. “Then what, a date?” she retorts. “No. Marriage.” Maddie is aghast, accusing him of trying to buy a life. But when Yulikian ups the ante from 100 million to a staggering 1 billion, her tune changes instantly. “Darling, where have you been all this time? I’ve found you…” Witness the birth of a strategic alliance, a fraudulent marriage forged in the shadows, where two unlikely partners scheme for survival and revenge. Dive into chapter 1 to see how their dangerous game begins!