In a bustling city where melodies intertwine with the rhythms of everyday life, a question lingers in the air: Which holds more significance-love or pride? For Johan, this question becomes painfully real when his cherished pride is challenged by an unexpected turn of events.

Johan, a 30-year-old successful CEO, is known for his cold and distant demeanor. With a sharp, handsome appearance and an aura of power, he rarely reveals his emotions. Despite his apparent indifference, Johan cares deeply for his family and close friends, though he never lets it show. His future was determined when he was just 14, as his family arranged his marriage to a boy named North, the son of a family friend. North, a 21-year-old stunning young man with bubbly charm, remembers Johan only vaguely from his childhood. He's heard his parents and brother, Arthit, speak of him fondly, but North wonders if Johan, now a grown man, will ever truly care for him. As their arranged marriage looms, Johan must navigate his hidden feelings, torn between protecting North and his overwhelming desire to keep his emotions veiled. Will their love unfold in silence or will the spark between them ignite in a way neither of them expects?

#JohanNorth Fan Fic **Disclaimer:** This is a fanfic inspired by Howlsairy's *North: How Much Is Your Love?* and other works. It is not canon. Three years after Johan won North's heart, life seemed to settle into a fragile rhythm. Their friends found love and comfort, and for a time, it felt like their battles were over. But life had other plans. A sudden twist forced Johan and North to face an unimaginable separation. Love was no longer simple. Johan had to stay away from the one person who gave his life meaning, while North struggled to trust Johan despite the pain tearing him apart. Their love, once a safe haven, became a test of strength, resilience, and faith. In the darkest moments, when heartbreak and vulnerability threatened to break them, they clung to the hope that their love could endure. But hope wasn't always enough-and they risked destroying each other in their desperation. **Note:** This fanfic explores mature themes, including intimacy, heartbreak, violence, and abuse. Reader discretion is advised.