Sofia Carter never imagined her quiet, sheltered life would collide with that of ruthless billionaire Dominic Stone. When a twist of fate forces Sofia into a secret marriage with Dominic—a cold and powerful man known for his business brilliance and emotional detachment—she signs a contract that binds her to him for one year, hidden from the public eye.To the world, Dominic is single and untouchable. Behind closed doors, Sofia is his secret wife—living in the shadows of his luxurious mansion, forbidden from stepping into his world of power, danger, and scandal. But as sparks fly and emotions stir, the lines between obligation and desire begin to blur.Sofia finds herself drawn to the man beneath the icy exterior, even as Dominic battles demons of his past and tries to keep his heart barricaded. As secrets unravel, enemies close in, and hidden truths threaten to destroy them both, Sofia must decide: can she survive loving a man who was never meant to be hers? And when the contract ends… will she walk away, or fight to become more than just his secret?