His contempt for her is unwavering. What did she do to deserve such hostility? She had offered him love as a devoted sister, showering him with endless care—yet he remained entirely oblivious to her sacrifice. Years went by... He needs a wife. Marriage has become imperative. When she steps forward as his solution, he agrees without protest—a marriage of convenience, he calls it. Two people united by necessity, not passion, each gaining what they need.