Arranged Marriage | Secret Crush | Love Triangle It was snowing heavily in Riverdale the day she got dumped by her ex. Standing alone in the freezing white streets, Elena Summers could barely feel her limbs. Then Julian Carter showed up, scooped her up without a word, and placed her in his car. In his usual calm tone, he said, “So what if he left? You and him were never a good match anyway.” · Later, they entered a marriage of convenience—husband and wife in name only. One day, Elena asked, “Then who do you think I match with?” Julian, lounging on the sofa flipping through a magazine, looked up and replied, “You’re already mine. Still wondering who you’re a match with?” “…” · It wasn’t until much later that Elena realized— Julian had been in love with her all along. Quietly. For years.