Ava Daniels never believed her life could turn upside down in one day — until her father's debt forces her into a marriage contract with one of the most powerful (and cold-hearted) men in the city. Jace Blackwood is a billionaire CEO with everything—wealth, power, and secrets. But to protect his empire, he needs a wife. A woman who won’t ask questions. A woman who won’t fall in love. Ava fits the role… until she starts breaking every rule. Thrown into a world of luxury, lies, and heartbreak, Ava must navigate her new life as Mrs. Blackwood. But what happens when pretend kisses start to feel real? When jealousy creeps in? When his past returns? It was supposed to be a contract. No emotions. No love. But the heart never follows the rules…