After losing her parents, Carquirelle devoted her life to caring for her younger sister - the only family she had left. Balancing the demands of running a business and writing novels, she worked tirelessly to secure a better future for them both. But her world shatters when a tragic accident leaves her sister fighting for her life. Desperate and afraid, Carquirelle would do anything to keep her alive - even if it meant giving up her own life. In the depths of despair, she pleads with the enigmatic doctor to save her sister. His cold gaze lingers on her as he offers a single, chilling proposal. "I will give her a chance to live... but there is one condition." He tilts her chin, his voice dangerously soft. "Be my bride." *** [UNDER REVISION]