Marriage Benefits
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Eleonora Hart is in deep trouble-her family business is on the brink of collapse. When she goes to ask ruthless executive Blaze Maxwell for more time, he hits her with a shocking ultimatum: marry him, or lose everything.
What starts as a forced arrangement quickly turns into something way more complicated. Eleonora refuses to play the role of trophy wife and pushes back against Blaze at every turn. But the more time she spends with him, the more cracks she sees in his cold exterior. There's more to Blaze than power suits and sharp deals-and Eleonora might be the only one who can uncover the real man behind the mask.
Packed with tension, sparks, and unexpected twists, this is a story where the line between business and desire blurs fast. Can Eleonora save her family's legacy and figure out what Blaze is really hiding-or will their fragile deal explode before either of them is ready?
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