Zhaoyue uncovers her origins while battling forces draining the Nine Provinces’ spiritual energy. She navigates political schemes and confronts her entangled fate with Yunjin, ultimately reshaping the world’s balance.

Evelyn Lin, a brilliant jewelry designer with a rose tattoo and a troubled past, is desperate to save her failing studio. When Victor Locke, the cold-hearted CEO of a global empire, offers her a deal she can’t refuse, she reluctantly signs a three-month marriage contract. The rules are simple: no touching, no emotions, and no falling in love. But as they navigate a world of fake PDA, corporate sabotage, and buried secrets, the lines between pretense and passion blur. Victor, haunted by his mother’s tragic death and a scarred throat that hides his vulnerability, finds himself drawn to Evelyn’s fiery spirit. Yet, his past threatens to tear them apart—especially when his ex-fiancée, the elegant yet manipulative Isabella Jiang, returns with a vengeance. Meanwhile, Evelyn’s childhood friend, Ethan Zhou, reveals a shocking truth about Victor’s family that could destroy everything. From a steamy hot spring trap to a dramatic boardroom showdown, Contract Roses is a tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and redemption. Can Evelyn and Victor rewrite their contract, or will their hearts pay the ultimate price?