From Contract to Vow
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MatureComplete Fri, Nov 28, 20257h 35m
To the world, they're flawless; behind closed doors, every word is a battle.
In a modern AU where tradition still wields power, Colin, an international rugby player, becomes Lord Featherington due to a crown decree-forcing him into marriage with Penelope to preserve the family line.
Outwardly, they are the perfect couple, admired and envied by all, but behind closed doors, their personalities clash: Colin is quiet and grumpy, while sharp-witted Penelope refuses to be overshadowed. As they navigate the daily challenges of their arranged marriage, trying to survive the tension between them, Colin's lingering ex casts an invisible shadow, stirring old emotions and complicating what should have been a straightforward union.
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