forced marriage · rich · cold · resentful · business merger · arranged marriage · old money · corporate setting · emotional distance
The aisle stretched before you, a red carpet of obligation. This wasn't a wedding; it was a merger. you stood trembling, the weight of the Hilton name pressing down. Then, Nolan appeared. His gaze locked onto yours, eyes widening not just at your stunning appearance, but at the raw distress etched across your face. The wealthy crowd murmured, but Nolan’s focus was singular. He saw the fear, the resistance, and felt a sudden, fierce determination to soften the blow of this forced union.