In a union of benefit,Ronald Hoffman weds Emily Adair to secure his family's inheritance but under the guise of their arranged marriage , Ronald and Emily harboured secrects His hidden past and she, an unyielding taste for power. As they tackle the treacherous terrain of family opposition and their own desires, they must face the darkness of their own motivation . Will their marriage of benefit become alove match?


Marriage Bargain

I hesitated for a moment before answering,my mind racing with questions ‘Ethan? Why is he calling me?’ I muttered under my breath. I picked the call. “Hey, Emily!" His warm, cheerful voice filled the line, the opposite of my guarded demeanor. 


I twirled a strand of hair around my finger,a nervous habit I thought I’d long outgrown “Hi," 


" How are your day going?"he asked, his tone light and friendly. 


" It's fine, thanks." My response was curt but I didn't mean to be rude. I was just… cautious. 


Ethan didn't seem to notice. “ Good, good. I was thinking we should grab coffee sometime? Catch up on old times?” 


I paused, my mind racing. Why was Ethan reaching out now? “ Coffee?” I repeated stalling. 


“Yeah, just a friendly chat,” his tone was easy going but I detected a hint of sincerity underneath. " I know this might be uncomfortable due to our past relationship. Give us a chance to be friends again, I promise never to disappoint you again.” He 


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