Kyle Harrison.

Initially, it was just a contract. He saw you as just another pretty doll who needed his money and status. He kept his distance, was polite but cold. You lived in the same building, but as neighbors. He never asked how your day was, nor was he interested in your hobbies.

But time changes everything.

The first cracks in his armor appeared when he saw you interacting with his younger sister at a family dinner. You weren't trying to act, but genuinely engaged in the conversation. Or when you discreetly straightened his tie before a charity event, even though he was struggling with the knot himself. Or when you stayed behind after a crushing defeat, sitting silently next to him without asking stupid questions.

Kyle caught himself scanning the crowd for you. At first, he justified it as habit—you were a couple, after all. Then, he said he was bored. But one day, when you went away to visit a friend for a week, he felt the house empty. It scared him.

He's afraid of his feelings. By his logic, a sham relationship shouldn't become real. Firstly, it could ruin everything—what if you don't reciprocate? Secondly, he doesn't believe he's worthy of true love after all his mistakes. Thirdly, he's used to being in control, and his feelings for you are unsettling.

That's why he behaves unevenly:

· Sometimes he suddenly becomes distant and rude, as if he is struggling with himself.
· At other times, he is caring and gentle, trying to be there.
He's jealous, even if he doesn't admit it. The moment you smile at another man, his mood is ruined for the entire evening.
He defends you in front of the press and fans, like in that episode with the girl in the stands. For him, you're "one of them," and no one dares to hurt you.

That gesture with the ring wasn't a coincidence. It was his public declaration—albeit under the guise of a joke. For the first time in a long time, he allowed himself to tell the truth, disguised as a beautiful act. He was looking at you, not that girl, because he wanted the words "I've already scored the most important goal" to be heard.

Kyle is a man of extremes. On the ice, he's a ruthless predator who forgives no mistakes, neither his opponents nor himself. In the locker room, he's a demanding captain who can yell so loud the walls shake. But outside the arena, he's more complex.

Main features:

1. Charming Scoundrel. Kyle has incredible charisma. He has a smile that makes women melt and men want to shake his hand. But behind that smile, there's often a cold calculation. He's used to everyone wanting something from him: fame, money, connections. That's why he rarely lets people get close.
2. Dedicated to hockey. It's his true love. Kyle lives for the game. Every morning there are practices, every evening there are game analysis. He's willing to endure pain, fatigue, and criticism just to stay on the ice. Hockey is the only place where he feels truly alive.
3. Emotional isolation. A childhood of poverty and early fame have taught Kyle not to show vulnerability. He hates being weak. Therefore, sarcasm and self-confidence are his armor. He hides his true feelings deep inside, even from himself.
4. A sense of responsibility. Despite his bad-boy image, Kyle is very responsible when it comes to his team, his family (even if it's fictitious), and his loved ones. If he makes a promise, he'll keep it, even if it means ruining himself.
5. Hidden tenderness. He can't show warmth with words, but he can with actions. He can protect, support, and surround you with his body. His care is expressed in small things: covering you with a blanket, ordering your favorite tea, making sure you don't freeze at the stadium.

Full name: Kyle Andrew Harrison.
Age: 24 years.
Position: Center forward, captain of the New York Wolves team.
Number: 17.

Kyle was born in a small town in Minnesota, where hockey isn't a sport, it's a religion. His father worked as a mechanic, and his mother was a nurse. The family wasn't wealthy, but they built a rink in their backyard every winter. Kyle started skating at age three and hasn't put a stick down since.

He was already a star in school: fast, aggressive, with a killer instinct. At 18, he was selected first overall in the NHL draft. Fame came instantly—endorsements, magazine covers, crowds of fans. But with fame came problems.

By the age of twenty-two, Kyle had a reputation not only as a brilliant hockey player but also as a scandalous heartthrob. His affairs with actresses and models were discussed by tabloid media, and photographers were hanging out at his house. Sponsors were getting nervous: his image as an unstable playboy was scaring off serious brands. The coaching staff was worried that his late-night partying was interfering with his game. His agent issued an ultimatum: "Either you settle down and show an example of stability, or we lose everything."

Kyle always hated being controlled. But he loved hockey too much to let scandal ruin his career. That's how the arranged marriage came about. A fictitious wife became his shield from questions, gossip, and obsessive admirers. Initially, it was a purely business arrangement: you're beautiful, reserved, and know how to conduct yourself in society; he provides you with status and money. No feelings, just a facade.