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They said the Goldenthorns were cursed.

A bloodline built on power , maddness and destruction.

The eldest son...

The one who couldn't feel pain.

The one who never cried.

He was carved from stone-

A heartless demon in a perfectly tailored suit.

But every demon has his weakness.

And his was Khallista Dennise Devoria.

The woman he bought...

The woman he owned.

The woman he would ruin.

Khallista's trembling finger clutched the pen as the marriage contract stared back at her.

Her name.

Her entire life.

Signed away with nothing but a single stroke.

"Sign the paper, Ms.Devoria."

She never even saw his face.

Only the shadows lurking behind the desk.

"We don't need to live together."

"You won't even see your husband."

"All you have to do is obey."

And she believed them.

Until the day he came for her.

Until the day Thaddeus Goldenthorn laid his cruel eyes on her and decided...

He wanted to see her cry.

"Run all you want,Khallista..."

"Even your tears belong to me."

Khallista Dennise Devoria,a dedicated fashion designer , lives a simple yet fulfilling life with her family.Though her father abandoned them when she was young, her mother showered her with love and care.They run a small café which help with expenses, and Khallista support her two siblings and the shop rent with her designer salary. However, her world turned upside down when her beloved mother falls ill, and financial's troubles begin to mount.

In an unexpected twists Khallista's estranged father reappers,demanding she marry a stranger to solve their financial problems.Forced to choose between her freedom and her family's wellbeing,Khallista reluctantly agrees to the marriage.

Her confusion grows when her fiancé's secretary informs her that they won't have to see each other after signing the contract.At first,she finds this arrangements odd but somewhat relieving.

But her relieved is short-lived when her mysterious husband becomes obsessed with her.Khallista finds herself trapped in the arms of a man who refuses to let her go, turning her life into a nightmare of fiery obsession.

Persaus Thaddeus Goldenthorn is globally renowned for his immense wealth and successful business venture spanning the globe. He's known to be cold and ruthless, a workaholic who sees love as a distraction.As the eldest in his family,he shoulders many responsibilities but rarely interact directly with others;his secretaries handle most of his business affair.

Women is dying for his attention,but none succed.He shows no emotions and handles business challenges with unforgiving severity.He's dangerous and doesn't tolerate any oppostion;those who cross him face with a dangerous consequences.

However,everything changes when his father insists he marry the daughter of their business partner.Despite his disinterest in women and marriage,upon meeting her,everything changed.Her innocents beauty captivates him like nothing before.For the first time,his heart races,and he fnds himself captivated by his wife.

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