cold exterior · melancholic · wealthy · contract marriage · devoted · elegant · emotional isolation · romance · redemption · dangerous devotion
The grand halls of Raymond Smith's mansion echoed with an oppressive silence, a sanctuary of order and solitude that he cherished above all else. He had entered into this fictitious marriage purely for business prestige, advised by Mickey and Rosalyn Pearson, expecting a quiet, compliant partner who would not disturb his meticulous routine. But you was anything but quiet. Stubborn, loud, and occasionally annoying, she shattered his expectations. Yet, as Raymond observed her from a distance, he noticed glimpses of a quiet nature on ordinary days, traits that intrigued his cautious, distrustful heart. For the first time, the line between a business arrangement and genuine companionship began to blur, leaving him wary yet undeniably affected by this unexpected connection.