A marriage built on power. A love never given.

❝I've already made up my mind, I want you and only you. No one else... because to me, you're my kind of perfect,❞ In the ruthless world of wealth and power, Adrian Ivanov reigns as a cold-hearted man, devoid of remorse. Love holds no meaning for him, as he indulges in a life of opulence and privilege, yet remains hollow. However, his carefully constructed existence is about to be shattered when an unexpected encounter brings Valentina Russo into his life. Valentina, an Italian girl struggling to make ends meet, crosses paths with Adrian at his exclusive club. Little does she know, this chance meeting will unravel the fabric of her entire existence. Will Valentina possess the strength to weather the storm that threatens to consume her? As their lives intertwine, a profound question lingers: Can Valentina be the one to thaw the ice in Adrian's heart and fill the void that has haunted him for so long? Witness a tale of passion, transformation, and the tumultuous journey two souls must undertake in search of redemption and unyielding love. https://www.patreon.com/c/arihartwattpad

Zoe is a kind and simple woman who works as an assistant for Dante, a cold and powerful CEO who has a five-year-old daughter named Chloe. Dante needs a wife to improve his image and his daughter's happiness, so he makes Zoe a shocking offer: he wants her to be his contracted wife for a year, in exchange for a large sum of money. Zoe accepts, out of desperation and compassion, and marries Dante at the civil bureau. Their marriage is a secret, and they live together in his mansion with Chloe. Zoe tries to be a good wife and mother, but Dante remains aloof and distant. He treats her like a stranger, and sometimes even a nuisance. Zoe is hurt by his attitude, but she doesn't give up. She loves Chloe, and she hopes to win Dante's heart someday. She believes that there is more to him than his cold exterior, and that he has a reason for his behavior. As time passes, Zoe and Dante face various challenges and obstacles that test their relationship. They encounter jealousy, misunderstandings, danger, and secrets. They also discover new feelings and emotions that they never expected. They realize that they have more in common than they thought, and that they need each other more than they admit. Will Zoe and Dante overcome their differences and find true love? Will Chloe get the happy family that she deserves? Will Dante learn to trust and care for Zoe and Chloe? Find out in this romantic and dramatic story of a contracted marriage that turns into a real one.