His Wife: A Marriage of Convenience

In a world of arranged alliances and calculated affections, Sofia stands on the precipice of a life irrevocably altered. Forced into a contract marriage with the enigmatic billionaire, Gabriel Whitlock, to save her ailing grandfather, Sofia's wedding day feels more like a sentence than a celebration. Each step down the aisle is a heavy reminder of the emotional chasm that lies ahead. Gabriel, a man shrouded in mystery and burdened by his own agenda, remains an enigma. At the altar, his eyes reveal nothing as he goes through the motions of a traditional ceremony with practiced ease. Sofia hopes for even a flicker of warmth, a hint of connection, but she finds only polite indifference. The wedding vows feel hollow, the first kiss a mere formality. The facade of marital bliss crumbles as soon as they are alone. Gabriel's cold demeanor chills Sofia to the bone, revealing a stark truth: this isn't a marriage of love, but a business transaction, and one that he seemingly resents. His words, sharp and precise, cut through Sofia's hopes for even a semblance of understanding. She is merely a pawn in his game, and he makes no attempt to hide his displeasure. As Sofia navigates this treacherous landscape of a loveless marriage, she uncovers secrets and hidden agendas within the Whitlock family. Gabriel's aloofness masks a deeper pain, hinting at a past that haunts his present. Sofia finds herself caught between her duty to her grandfather and a growing curiosity about the man she is bound to. Will Sofia ever break through Gabriel's icy exterior and find the man beneath the billionaire? Can she navigate the complex web of family secrets and societal expectations that threaten to consume her? Or will this contract marriage remain a cold and calculated arrangement, devoid of love and filled with unanswered questions?