He roughly pushed her against the door, looming over her as he softly spoke into her ear, "Staring at you like this, you're incredibly enticing." Her heart raced, realizing the intimate situation they found themselves in. His body pressed intimately against hers, and the warmth of his breath tickled her ears, causing an overwhelming sensation within her. She wished desperately for him not to notice her accelerated heartbeat, fearing he might misinterpret it. "Wh...what are you doing? Give me some space. We still need to talk," she managed, her voice wavering. He chuckled softly, the deep rumble vibrating through his chest, sending chills down her spine. Instinctively, she tried to push him away, but her hands lacked their usual strength. "You're so beautiful, I can't resist the urge to kiss you," he confessed, his eyes locking onto hers. …… Madeline Crayon, a young and striking beauty, faced a series of hardships when her father agreed to a deal with a rival company to save their business. As part of the arrangement, she was to be traded for her sister's sake. Escaping the situation, Madeline was now forced into an arranged marriage with Elias Johan, the enigmatic son of the Johan family. Known as the God of the Underworld, he sought marriage with one of the Crayon sisters as part of his vendetta. Buried deep within him lay a dark secret capable of unraveling countless lives. Would Madeline find a way to break free from the constraints of their binding contract, where each day brought new trials? Or would her resilience be her greatest ally in this challenging journey?
