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 stepped out of the car , into the cool morning, the warmth of Ronald's presence gradually wearing away, leaving me vulnerable and exposed. The words he spoke to me the previous night had reduced my fear , his hand soothing my body had made me calm. 


I walked into the office building, my feet heavy with a sense of dread. I entered the elevator as the people inside greeted me,my mind drifted elsewhere. I suddenly felt dizzy and held the metal rod for steadiness.l 


The faces around me blurred together, their voices distant from him. I felt myself swaying , my vision narrowing to a tiny pinprick of light. And then, everything went dark. 


A strong , firm fingers wrapped around my elbow, catching me before I could hit the floor. I jolted in surprise , followed by a wave of relief. 


“Are you okay, Ma'am?" A familiar deep voice asked, cutting through the fog in my mind. 


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