Agatha made a vow on her mother’s deathbed—she would never marry.

After witnessing the heartbreak and suffering love brought her mother, she swore to never walk the same path. But fate had other plans. Tricked by her father and aunt, she unknowingly signed a marriage contract. The shocking truth hit her like a storm when she was introduced at the world’s most prestigious fundraising gala as Mrs. Christian Stone—the wife of the infamous, ruthless billionaire known as The Beast.

At first, Agatha believed it was a terrible mistake. Then reality set in. Every attempt to escape ended in failure, leaving her with no choice but to stay. But if she had to be trapped in this marriage, she would make her husband’s life a living hell.

Yet, as time passed, she uncovered a side of Christian that no one else saw—a broken man, scarred by a painful past, yearning for love yet too damaged to embrace it. The ruthless billionaire who struck fear in others found solace in her. And against all odds, Agatha found herself falling for the man she once despised.

Just when happiness seemed within reach, a dark secret from Christian’s past shatters their fragile love. Devastated, Agatha is ready to walk away for good.

But then, his desperate plea stops her.

"You can’t leave me, Agatha. My world will crumble without you. You made me love you, and now you want to leave? For the sake of our unborn child, please… stay."

For the first time, she sees the mighty Christian Stone beg.

Now, standing at the crossroads of love and freedom, Agatha must make a choice. Will she walk away and reclaim the life she always wanted? Or will she stay and fight for the man who has finally captured her heart?

Agatha couldn't get herself to sleep after the appearance of the stranger, Cain. There was something about him that left a lingering unease within her, an inexplicable chill that clung to her skin long after he had left the room. She was certain she hadn't met him before, yet he carried an aura so dark and unsettling it felt as though shadows trailed after him. It wasn't just his presence — it was the way Christian had reacted to him, the unspoken tension that thickened the air the moment they'd faced each other. For once, despite the hatred she still harbored for Christian, a flicker of concern for him ignited within her.


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