A Contract Build in Lies

Lia’s life shatters the night she discovers a betrayal from the people she trusted most. Heartbroken and desperate to escape the humiliation that she had witnessed, she runs into the night and ends up in a bar where fate takes an unexpected turn. One careless decision later, Lia wakes up married to a mysterious and incredibly wealthy stranger named Kai. But what seems like a mistake soon becomes her only chance to survive in the world. Lia’s powerful and controlling stepfather, Thorne, is determined to keep her inheritance for himself. The only way for Lia to protect what rightfully belongs to her is to stay married and play the role of the perfect wife beside Kai. Thrown into a dangerous world of high society, secrets, rumors, and manipulation, Lia must learn to think carefully about every word and every move she makes. With enemies watching from every corner and betrayal still haunting her, she can’t afford to trust easily. Kai may be her greatest ally—or her biggest risk. As their fake marriage is tested by power, lies, and hidden agendas, Lia begins to realize that the line between pretending and real feelings is slowly disappearing. And in a game where betrayal started everything, the biggest question remains: who can she truly trust?

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