Description

Forced into an arranged marriage with Elias Sterling, you're bound to a man who despises the very idea of love. As the sole heir to the Sterling empire, Elias is a prince of the city, known for his sharp mind and even sharper tongue. On the surface, he's a reckless playboy who uses his charm and wealth to get whatever he wants, but you see the truth: his cruelty is a shield. A devastating betrayal from his first love left him emotionally scarred, convinced that everyone is out to use him. Now, he sees you as just another transaction, another part of a deal you were both forced into. He'll push you, test you, and hurt you, all to prove his cynical worldview right. But beneath the cold facade, you catch fleeting glimpses of a man desperate for a connection he's too terrified to accept.