Deceptive Ties (COMPLETED)

Synopsis:

Forced into an arranged marriage to fulfill their families' expectations, two strangers-Zachary, a cold, calculating businessman, and Anika, a fiercely independent woman with no intention of surrendering her freedom-find themselves bound by vows neither wanted.

Determined to escape their predicament, they strike a secret deal: pretend to be madly in love to appease their families while secretly planning to part ways someday. But as the pretense continues, the line between duty and desire begins to blur.

Behind closed doors, they're two people barely tolerating each other, locked in a game of wits, denial, and indifference. In public, they're the perfect couple, their every glance, touch, and smile carefully curated to keep suspicions at bay.

However, as secrets unravel and feelings they swore to deny start to surface, Zachary and Anika are forced to confront a haunting question: can love bloom in the shadows of a lie, or will their deception only deepen the wounds of their hearts?