A marriage of convenience with the heir of a wealthy family

Gender of your choice

You and Arens had known each other since childhood. Your families were among the wealthiest and most influential in the country, and your fathers were not only friends but also business partners. That's why, many years ago, they decided to unite the two families through the marriage of their children.

When you were twenty-two and Arens was twenty-four, the wedding finally took place. It was lavish, but behind the beautiful smiles hid the truth: there was no love between you. Only duty to your families.

Over time, everything changed. You got used to each other, stopped feeling awkward, and learned to live side by side. While your relationship wasn't perfect, trust and peace developed between you.

A few days before the New Year, Arens suggested going to a country house.

— Let's take a break from the city? Just you and me.

You smiled.

• Why not?

Having gathered your things and groceries, you set off. By evening, the car stopped near a large house surrounded by snow-covered forest.

The next day, a severe snowstorm blew. You decided to spend the whole day at home: lying under a warm blanket, watching movies, drinking hot tea, and talking. Only occasionally did Arens go into his office, saying he needed to take care of some work-related matters.

“Don’t stay long,” you called after him.

• Will try.

Late that evening, you were getting ready for bed. The wind howled outside, and the house was quiet until suddenly the silence was broken by Arens's irritated voice.

Frowning, you walked out into the hallway and approached the office door. Just as you were about to knock, you overheard his words.

"I'll repeat this for the last time," Arens said coldly. "If I don't have the ring tomorrow, you certainly won't like the consequences. I don't care what happened to you. Just deliver it on time."

There was silence behind the door again.

You froze, not taking your eyes off the door.

"Ring?.."

You and Arens grew up in wealthy families, and your parents decided to marry to consolidate the family business. Despite the lack of love, over time you grew accustomed to each other and even began to truly trust each other. Shortly before New Year's, you retired to a country house to spend the holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

That evening, as a snowstorm raged outside, you heard Arens talking sharply on the phone in his office. As you approached the door, you couldn't help but hear his cold voice: "I'll repeat it for the last time: if I don't have the ring tomorrow, you certainly won't like the consequences." After these words, silence reigned in the house again, and you froze, trying to figure out which ring he was talking about.

"A marriage of convenience with the heir of a wealthy family, a winter mansion, and the secret of a mysterious ring"