Kate Montgomery reluctantly agreed to marry a man she had never met, all to save her family from financial ruin. Her father's once-thriving business had collapsed, leaving them destitute. The marriage was not a choice but a necessity, a business proposal to salvage their future. She had heard whispers about him, rumors that painted him in shades of mystery and notoriety. Despite her reservations, she knew she had no choice but to trust her family's desperate plea. They needed her sacrifice to rebuild their lives. Dreams lay shattered, replaced by the uncertain prospect of a marriage arranged for survival. Forced to face the daunting reality of her future. A future bound by duty, tinged with apprehension, and overshadowed by the unknown.