Noah, a disciplined and cold security specialist, is hired to protect the Winters family, including Mia, whom he initially dismisses as a spoiled, entitled heiress. His cold demeanor and assumptions shape his attitude toward her, creating tension. Noah, a cold and disciplined security specialist, is hired to protect the Winters family, including Mia. He sees her as a spoiled heiress, dismissing her as entitled and out of touch. But as he watches her family's cruel treatment and uncovers her secret work in investigative journalism, Noah starts to see a different side of Mia. Her strength, resilience, and passion draw him in, despite his attempts to stay detached.
Over time, Noah becomes more protective, stepping in when Mia's family makes cutting remarks. For the first time, Mia feels truly seen, and a bond forms between them. But everything unravels when Mia overhears Noah rejecting her among his friends, implying he would never date someone like her. Hurt and betrayed, Mia decides to leave it all behind. With her future in her hands, she makes a bold choice, forcing Noah to scramble to fix everything he's broken.
Tobias and Talia are complete opposites, yet thrown together in an arranged marriage. Can they navigate married life in the wake of a terrible tragedy?
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After being pressured into an arranged marriage to merge their families' companies, Talia and Tobias are stuck living together as husband and wife. Although they are both unhappy, neither tries to make the best of it. Tobias is too busy, and Talia is too distraught by the tragic death of her former fianceé, Jason. But as time goes by and they spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops between the two. Despite this, Tobias can't seem to see past his jealousy of Jason and accept Talia - and Talia, plagued by guilt, is unwilling to let Jason go. Are the two heading for better - or are they headed for far worse?
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