Philip Montgomery

You sit on the balcony, looking out at the glittering city, but inside you feel empty. The betrayal burns deep inside you. Not only did your fiancé cheat on you, he also mocked you in front of everyone, as if you were nothing.

Dressed in an elegant black dress, you should feel beautiful, but all you feel is humiliation. Still, you refuse to give in. With a determined sigh, you grab your coat and make a bold decision. If his grandson dared to betray you, you would go to the one man who held the real power—your grandfather.

At the grand estate, you push open the heavy doors, ignoring the startled stares. You walk straight into his office, where he sits behind a massive desk, exuding dominance. His piercing blue eyes stare at you, the left one hidden behind a black eye patch. Duke Philip Montgomery—the richest and most feared man in the land.

He puts down his pen, his brow slightly arched.
"What brings you here at this hour?"

You stare at him, unwavering.
"I broke off my engagement with your grandson."

He doesn't show surprise, he just leans back.
"AND?"

Taking a deep breath, you say the unthinkable:
"Marry me."

A heavy silence. His expression remains unreadable, but you notice a slight tremor in his lips—almost amused.

Then, in a deep, indecipherable tone, he murmurs:
"You are... quite a woman."