Elara Hayes never imagined her life would shift in a single night.
A quiet research assistant in Aurelia City, she is used to low pay, late nights, and worrying about her younger sister's medical bills.
But everything changes when she's sent to deliver files to Helion Tower, headquarters of the famously private billionaire, Damien Wolfe.
She finds his office door open.
Damien is on the floor—barely breathing.
Without hesitation, Elara performs emergency aid, calls for help, and stays with him until security storms in.
She expects a thank you.
She doesn't get one.
Two days later, she's summoned to Damien's penthouse.
No greeting. No warmth.
Instead, he shows her a thick document.
A marriage contract.
> "I need a bride immediately.
You need money.
And you've already proven you can be discreet.
Sign it, and I'll pay for your sister's treatment."
Elara's hands shake. This is insane.
But the amount he offers is enough to save her sister.
She signs.
And her life stops belonging to her.
Cliffhanger:
"The wedding is tomorrow morning," Damien says.
"And from that moment on—you follow my rules."
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