Chapter 1:Sold to Him
"I'm sorry… but you have to marry him."
Those were the words that shattered my world.
I stood frozen, unable to believe what I just heard. My own family… was asking me to marry a stranger.
Not for love.
Not for happiness.
But for money.
"Who is he?" I asked, my voice trembling.
"Aarav Singhania," my father replied.
The name was enough to send chills down my spine.
Everyone knew him.
A rich, powerful businessman. Cold-hearted. Dangerous. A man who never cared about anyone.
And now… I was supposed to become his wife?
"This is just a contract marriage," my father added quickly. "One year. After that, you're free."
Free?
How could I be free after giving my life to someone like him?
Tears filled my eyes, but I didn't cry.
Because deep down… I knew I had no choice.
The wedding day arrived faster than I expected.
Everything felt like a nightmare.
The lights, the people, the noise… none of it felt real.
And then—
He walked in.
Tall. Handsome. Powerful.
But his eyes… they were empty. Cold enough to freeze anyone's heart.
He looked at me like I was nothing.
Just a deal.
Just a contract.
He came closer, leaned slightly, and whispered in my ear—
"Don't fall in love with me. I'll never love you back."
My heart broke… even before this marriage began.
But what he didn't know was—
This story wasn't going to stay fake for long.