"I know I was the one who asked for this marriage, but the very least you could do is respect the vows you made, even if it's just until our contract is over." He scoffed, a wry smile twisting his lips. "Talking about vows, are you referring to the fake vow we took in front of the fake priest you hired? You of all people shouldn't be complaining about the performance." "How can you still find this funny?" I choked out, the betrayal a bitter pill on my tongue. "It is funny. In fact, you are funny, my wife," he said, the weight of his words crushing me. —————————————————————— Nicole married Nicholas Jackwood not for love, but to reclaim her late father's company from her scheming uncle, who threatened to oust her, solely because she is a woman. Although their marriage is a contract, the underlying tension between them is palpable, with a spark of secret admiration simmering beneath the surface. Nicole struggles to win Nicholas’s love, feeling the pressure of living up to the ideal every woman dreams of. Unbeknownst to her, Nicholas is grappling with the same feelings, secretly yearning for the affection he has long anticipated... How will Nicole keep her husband by her side despite their contractual agreement? Will they find a way to fight for their hearts, despite the circumstances that brought them together?