Chapter 1: The Deal
Ariana never imagined her life would collapse in a single day.
The morning started with betrayal. She found her boyfriend, Rafi, holding hands with her cousin at a café. Their laughter echoed in her ears long after she left.
By evening, things got worse. Her father's company officially went bankrupt. Debt collectors began calling nonstop.
That night, a black luxury car stopped in front of her small house.
From it stepped down Adrian Khan — the city's youngest billionaire. Cold eyes. Calm voice. Powerful presence.
"I have a proposal," he said. "Marry me for one year. I will clear your family's debt."
Ariana stared at him. "Why me?"
He paused. "Because you are the only one I can trust."
It was a contract marriage. No love. No expectations.
With trembling hands, she signed.
She didn't know she had just stepped into a world full of secrets.
Chapter 2: Living With a Stranger
Adrian's mansion was larger than anything Ariana had ever seen.
He was distant. Polite. But emotionally closed.
At night, he worked endlessly in his study. During the day, rumors spread about their sudden marriage.
Ariana tried to stay strong. She reminded herself — this was just a deal.
But sometimes, she caught Adrian looking at her differently… softer.
One evening, she overheard something shocking.
"She must never know the real reason," Adrian told his assistant.
Her heart froze.
What was he hiding?
Chapter 3: The Truth
Weeks later, Ariana discovered the truth.
Years ago, her father had once saved Adrian's company secretly. When everyone betrayed him, Ariana's father helped without asking anything in return.
Adrian never forgot.
This marriage wasn't just business.
It was gratitude.
And maybe… something more.
When Ariana confronted him, Adrian finally broke his cold mask.
"I married you to protect you," he confessed. "But somewhere along the way… I fell in love."
Tears filled her eyes.
For the first time, she saw the real Adrian — not the billionaire, but the man.
Chapter 4: The Enemy Returns
Just when happiness began to bloom, Rafi returned.
He spread false rumors about Ariana, claiming she married for money.
Media scandals exploded.
Adrian was furious.
But instead of reacting with anger, he held Ariana's hand in front of everyone.
"My wife's dignity is my dignity," he said publicly.
The rumors slowly faded.
Rafi lost everything when his own lies were exposed.
Chapter 5: A Real Marriage
One year passed quickly.
The contract was about to end.
Adrian placed the papers on the table. "You're free now."
Ariana smiled softly and tore the contract in half.
"I don't want freedom," she said. "I want you."
Adrian pulled her into his arms — this time not as part of a deal, but as his true partner.
What started as a contract… became forever.