Seriously proposing, he spoke coldly without any emotion, "Marry me." He offered to settle her financial burden in exchange, making it clear this was a straightforward deal with no strings attached, no romantic expectations required. Sofie hesitated, her heart pounding. She understood that her options were limited. As she locked eyes with his icy stare, she couldn't shake off the feeling that she might be sealing a pact with a mysterious figure. A chill ran down her spine. Could she really go through with it – marry this man solely for money, in a loveless union? Her mother's voice echoing in her mind urged her to listen to her heart. Her world turned upside down after her parents' sudden passing, leaving her burdened with their debts. To clear her father's final debt, she found herself facing an unexpected choice: become the contract wife of a renowned, yet cold billionaire – a man she had previously clashed with, unaware of the intricate web of secrets and lies that awaited her.
