BOND BY THE PAST,CHOSEN BY THE HEARTUpdated at Jan 10, 2026, 08:04
Amara Kingsley is a quiet but determined young woman who has spent her entire life running from her past. After her mother’s mysterious death and her father’s imprisonment for a crime he claims he did not commit, Amara survives by working multiple jobs and keeping her head down. What she doesn’t know is that her family’s downfall was connected to one of the most powerful business empires in the city.Ethan Blackwood is the cold, feared heir of Blackwood Group. Raised in betrayal and power games, Ethan believes emotions are weaknesses. To secure his position as CEO and prevent his ruthless uncle from taking over the company, Ethan is forced by the board to get married within six months. Marriage, to him, is nothing but a transaction.Their worlds collide when Ethan offers Amara a contract marriage—one year, no love, strict rules, and a generous payout that could change her life forever. Desperate to clear her father’s name and pay off crushing debts, Amara agrees.As they live together, fake affection slowly turns into real emotions. Ethan begins to soften, while Amara starts to believe she has finally found safety. However, buried secrets come to light: Ethan’s family was responsible for the scandal that destroyed Amara’s parents. Worse still, Amara’s father is innocent—and Ethan unknowingly holds the key to freeing him.When the truth explodes, Amara must decide between revenge and love. Ethan must choose between protecting his empire or losing the woman who taught him how to feel.The story explores love built on lies, the pain of betrayal, and the courage it takes to choose forgiveness.