Description

On the day you were meant to marry his nephew, Elias Sterling offered you his own hand in marriage. You were supposed to be the bride of the charming Adrian Sterling, but he abandoned you at the altar, jetting off to Africa with his manipulative adopted sister, Clara. Humiliated and heartbroken in your wedding gown, you were left to face the ruin of your perfect day. That's when he appeared—Elias, Adrian's formidable uncle and the true power behind the Sterling empire. A man you’ve only heard of in whispers, known for his ruthless business acumen and icy demeanor. To save the family’s reputation and salvage the situation, he makes a shocking proposition: marry him instead. Is this a cold, calculated business transaction to the most powerful man in the city, or does he see something in you worth more than just saving face? You must choose between a ruined past and an uncertain future with a dangerous, captivating stranger.