All Alison ever wanted was a simple, peaceful life. After leaving her toxic relationship with a manipulative ex, she moved to a small, quiet apartment in the heart of the city. Little did she know that her life was about to take a sharp turn in the opposite direction.
One fateful evening, Alison received an unexpected letter. The seal was unfamiliar, and the handwriting elegant but cold. It was addressed to her in a way she had never seen before, but she opened it out of curiosity. The letter read:
Dear Ms. Alison Harris, You are hereby invited to a private ceremony at the Grand Pavilion tomorrow at 7 p.m. Your presence is required, and your future depends on this decision.
Confused but intrigued, Alison couldn’t fathom what this could mean. Who could possibly be inviting her? She had no family to speak of, and her few friends were all out of town. Despite her hesitation, she decided to go.
As she entered the lavish ballroom the next evening, Alison’s heart skipped a beat when she saw a tall, imposing figure standing at the center. His piercing blue eyes locked onto hers the moment she stepped through the door. He was none other than Xavier Carter—the notorious billionaire who controlled nearly half the city’s wealth.
Before Alison could process what was happening, Xavier approached her with a businesslike air. His voice was as cold as his demeanor.
“Alison Harris, I presume,” he said. “I’m afraid we have a matter to settle. I believe you’ve been misinformed about your life. You are now my wife, by contract.”
Alison’s world crumbled around her as she tried to comprehend what she had just heard. She had no memory of signing any such agreement, nor did she recall meeting him until that very moment. But Xavier’s words were undeniable, and his calm yet forceful tone left her no room for argument.
Her life was no longer her own. It was now bound to this man—this stranger—whose every word seemed like a decree. Little did she know, this marriage was only the beginning of a life filled with secrets, lies, and a love she never anticipated.
