Chapter two- An impossible offer
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Amara receives devastating news from the hospital: without immediate payment, her mother’s surgery will be postponed.
At the same time, Victor Kane faces a growing corporate scandal. Investors are losing confidence after the leaked documents.
Victor believes a public marriage involving Adrian could improve the family’s image and distract the media.
He offers Amara an unbelievable deal.
Marry Adrian for one year.
In return, every medical bill for her mother will be paid.
Amara is horrified.
Cliffhanger: Adrian refuses the proposal before Amara can answer.
Adrian argues with his father. He refuses to let his personal life become another business transaction.
Victor threatens to remove Adrian as heir to Kane Group.
Meanwhile, Amara realizes she has no other way to save her mother.
She reluctantly accepts.
Adrian is furious but eventually agrees after negotiating strict contract terms.
Their marriage will last one year.
No romance.
No emotional attachment.
No interference in each other’s private lives.
Cliffhanger: The wedding is scheduled for the following week.
The media explodes when the country’s most eligible billionaire unexpectedly marries an unknown employee.
Vanessa watches the ceremony on television.
She cannot believe Adrian married someone beneath his social class.
She vows to destroy the marriage.
During the reception, Adrian whispers to Amara:
“Remember, this means nothing.”
Amara silently promises herself she will never fall in love with him.
Cliffhanger: Someone secretly photographs Adrian gently helping Amara when she nearly falls.
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