My life was supposed to be a reflection of family honor and tradition, not a scripted engagement to a man I barely know. Julian Archer?wealthy, powerful, and everything my father admires?was never part of the plan. Yet here I am, standing on the edge of a future I never chose, caught between obligation and the desire for something real. But as the lines between duty and passion blur, I find myself drawn to the enigmatic man behind the polished façade. Julian's world is intoxicating, filled with glittering lights and promises of grandeur, but beneath the charm lies a truth neither of us is ready to confront. Can two people, bound by a contract they didn't write, discover a connection that goes beyond expectations? Or will the weight of our obligations bury the possibility of something real? This is my journey?to break free from the chains of duty and find a love worth fighting for, even if it means rewriting the rules.