He never wanted love. He wanted a solution. Mark Keifer Watson is the cold, untouchable CEO of Watson Enterprises. Haunted by a past soaked in blood and betrayal, he believes love is nothing more than a weakness that destroys everything it touches. But his mother's legacy forces him into a choice he never wanted. When Fernandez Corporation faces collapse, Keifer makes a deal that changes everything - he will save the company, but only if he gets what he needs in return: a marriage. Jasper Jean Mariano never imagined her life would come down to a decision like this. She doesn't know Keifer. She doesn't understand his darkness. All she knows is that she's tired of surviving - she wants a future where she is chosen, protected, and loved. What begins as