Epilogue

"She Was Never Mine"

Core Plot Summary (Hook for Webnovel readers):

They were born into luxury, raised as childhood friends, and shaped by wealth—but while he fell in love with her years ago, she built walls that no one could break.

In high school, he played with hearts to hide his own. She watched from afar, unfazed.

But fate takes a sharp turn when their families arrange their marriage. Now, with secrets, rivalries, and past flings resurfacing, he has one mission:

Make the girl who never believed in love fall for him… or lose her forever.

Main Characters:

Kai Evans: 18, rich, charming, known heartbreaker. Loyal to his friends, but emotionally stuck on one girl—his best friend.

Lia Moretti: 18, daughter of a business tycoon. Cold when it comes to love, logical, focused on success, doesn't believe in "forever."

Jayden: Kai's wingman and comic relief, always trying to keep him in check.

Elena: Lia's cousin, the one person Lia opens up to.

Maya: A past fling of Kai's who might stir up trouble later.

Mr. Evans & Mr. Moretti: Powerful CEOs who decide to tie their families through an arranged marriage contract.

Timeline/Structure:

High School Phase:

Flashbacks of their childhood bond.

Kai flirts around, tries to hide his true feelings.

Lia is emotionally distant, avoids romantic stuff, focuses on academics.

Prom night scene with emotional tension.

A dramatic turning point—maybe a kiss that meant nothing to her but everything to him?

College/Future Phase:

Parents drop the bombshell—arranged engagement.

Lia is furious. Kai is shocked but lowkey excited.

Complications: past lovers, business drama, emotional walls.

Kai slowly, painfully tries to win her over without breaking himself.

Climax:

A betrayal or misunderstanding.

Lia realizes her feelings too late—or does she?