The Runaway Bride And The billionaireUpdated at Mar 13, 2026, 10:35
Aria Whitmore thought her wedding day would be the happiest day of her life—until she walked in on her fiancé’s betrayal. Heartbroken and humiliated, she fled into the pouring rain, only to collide with a man who would change everything.
Alexander Hale, a billionaire with a reputation for control and power, offers her a chance to disappear from the chaos. But when Aria discovers that the man she left at the altar is his younger brother, the stakes become far higher than she ever imagined.
To survive the media frenzy, protect her reputation, and navigate a world of family secrets, Aria must agree to a daring, temporary engagement with Alexander—one that blurs the line between deception and desire.
As public scrutiny grows, old wounds clash with new attraction, and the past refuses to stay buried, Aria will have to decide: follow her heart, or risk losing everything.
A story of betrayal, scandal, and forbidden love, where one fake engagement might just turn into forever.