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Caught between her mother’s relentless pressure to marry her irresponsible cousin and her own dreams of completing her studies and building a career, Teal finds herself at a breaking point. Abandoned by the man she once loved, she faces an unexpected twist when the wealthy and enigmatic Alexander Epix enters her life with a shocking proposal of marriage.

As obstacles rain down on her like a storm, Teal must navigate the chaos of a loveless marriage, a future hanging in the balance, and the faint hope of finding light in their shared darkness. Can she uncover love where none was meant to exist?

Dive into the story to discover the answer.

When The Love Comes

I had tried several times to contact Teal's mother, but she wasn't answering. So, I asked a few of my brother's men to look for her. My eyes wandered across the lavish living room I was in. Everything screamed wealth and luxury—every piece of furniture worth millions of dollars. Even the harmony in the decor was impeccable.

I couldn't ignore the tone the driver used earlier when we were at the supermarket. I know that tone well—it was warning me of danger. I needed to have a talk with him. But first, I handed Teal's phone to the head maid, Miss Marita, so she could give it to her later. If her mother called back, Teal needed to hear her voice to feel reassured.

I turned to Max, who had just finished inspecting every corner of the room, as if securing the area. Standing in front of him like a statue, I raised an eyebrow and asked, "What kind of danger is threatening Teal's life?"

Chapter 39