Liam turned his head, meeting Nathaniel's eyes with a steady gaze. He had never liked Riya and had no intention of marrying her, but his family had been pressuring him.
Years ago, he had defied them to pursue a career of his own choosing, promising in return that once he succeeded in the fashion world, he would do whatever they asked.
Now, he was at the peak of that success. His name alone was a brand, celebrities and the wealthy competing to wear his designs. And this was the moment his parents chose to remind him of that promise.
Refusing wasn't an option. If they wanted a business marriage, he would accept it.
After all, this was with the Grants—longtime allies of the Lawsons. The arrangement was beneficial to both families.
In their world, convenience often outweighed affection; marriage was less about love and more about strategy. To Liam, it was simply keeping his word. Whoever his parents chose, Riya or another heiress, it made no difference to him.
