ved he was doing the right thing. It had been a chance e

t time in years, he felt truly alive. He felt things he hadn't felt for so long, making

into a global powerhouse. The weight of his responsibilities as the CEO of Woods Corporations bore down on h

dn't have time for dating

The Woods family elders, with their annoying traditional values and deep-roo

as a ticking clock, not minding his unusual allergy to the opposite gender. T

s ground. He had lost all hope all these years in regards to ever getting married and raising a fami

a baffling mystery that intrigued him. And, in a moment of desperation, Sebastian had ma

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tney and Sebastian, respectively. Kourtney sniffed in frustra

lways wanted a grand ceremony where she would exchange vows with her princ

loating down the aisle like a pageant quee

eliers. The guests would be seated in elegant chairs, witnessing their love

lodies. The tables would be decorated with classy floral centerpieces and the guests would enjoy delectable cuisine. Th

een planning with her now ex-fiancé

placement of the name cards to the arrangement of the dessert table. She had spent countless hou

n enchanting atmosphere that would linger in their memories for years to come. It has alw

s that hugged her figure perfectly. The dress was stunning, no doubt, but it couldn't compare to the eleganc

what I thought it wo

as even here, only strangers! How would she even explain to t

ic man who now held the title of her 'husband.' His eyes, a piercing

een hoping for love, companionship, and a partner who would cherish her. Instead, she found

ndon just this morning. However, not only does she end up being betrayed by her fiancé, her sister, and

on against her will. It felt like a cruel twist of fate. How

ials present. Kourtney noticed that even they seemed to be under duress, forced to come back and work after thei

nd hollowness of the situation. In her mind, a wedding ring symbolized love, commitment, and a lifelong bon

of their signatures on the marriage documents. Without the proper exchange of vows o

p within her, threatening to spill over. She took a deep breath, gathering

she said softly, her voice q

cking with hers. His voice was laced with a h

he s

motions. She had hoped for a glimmer of understanding or even a shred of empathy from him, bu

a marriage that means nothing

fair, my dear. Count yourself lucky that your debt has been settled. Not everyone gets a

hat's what you are!" Kourtney exclaimed a

' she thought. 'I shoul

ing colder. "It seems like you don't know

ading her personal space. He leaned in, his hot breath fanning against

llen! And I suggest you learn your place before you

dn't believe he was threatening her. Refusing to back down or be intimidated by

to be a prisoner to your twisted games. You may think you hold power over me,

g to a dangerous whisper. "We shall see, Wife. But know this: resistance wil

doesn't even feel like a real marriage. No exchange of vows or even wedding rings, just som

oking features. His piercing blue eyes studied her intently for a moment, considering her words.

hint of intrigue. "Since you said it's borin