로그인Three years ago, billionaire playboy Lucian Velmore and wild, free-spirited heiress Caliste Winslow were forced into a cold, political marriage. They sealed the deal, wore the smiles, signed the papers—and walked away. Separate lives. No questions asked. But now, the elders of both dynasties are calling them back. There's a clause in the marriage contract that demands an heir—and time is running out. What begins as a cold negotiation for a child quickly spirals into a dangerous game of proximity, passion, and buried emotions. Because some contracts are harder to break... especially when hearts are on the line.
더 보기Lucian sat in the drawing room, his sleeves rolled up, his tie undone. It was one of the rare days he allowed himself to visit the Estrella Villa, not to disturb Caliste, but because of Lucca.The boy sat cross-legged on the floor near the window, surrounded by scattered sketches of planes and castles. His dark hair caught the sunlight, and when he looked up at Lucian, his eyes mirrored his father's—icy blue, piercing yet warm when they softened.Lucian watched him quietly, the corner of his lips twitching with a restrained smile. "You've been drawing again," he said in his low, calm tone.Lucca nodded, proudly holding up his paper. "It's you and Mother… and me."Lucian leaned forward to look. The drawing was clumsy but full of heart Caliste stood in the middle, smiling, while Lucian and Lucca each held one of her hands. Above them, a sun with a crooked smile shone brightly.Lucian's chest tightened. "That's beautiful," he murmured.Lucca looked up innocently. "Do you think Mother wil
Velmore Corporate Tower – Midnight, 42nd FloorThe entire floor was silent except for the low hum of the city lights below. In the corner office, a woman in a crimson silk robe sat on a high-backed chair, legs crossed, the glow from the window outlining her poised figure.The screen in front of her displayed live CCTV footage — Desmund Winslow inside his cell, speaking to her through a secure video call.Desmund (on screen): "It's done. Lucian's guilt is eating him alive. Caliste's broken. You should be satisfied now."The woman smirked, swirling the wine in her glass. Her reflection showed her cold beauty — sharp cheekbones, perfect curls, and eyes filled with bitter nostalgia.Mirana Vale.The same supermodel who once ruled fashion covers and walked every elite runway — and the same woman who had once claimed to be pregnant with Lucian Velmore's child.Mirana: "Satisfied? Not yet, Desmund. I've waited years for this. Lucian took everything from me — my fame, my career, my dignity. W
The dull light from the small window cast narrow shadows across the cold concrete walls. The air smelled of rust and sweat—of regrets and anger lingering too long. Gregory stood stiffly before the steel bars, his hands clenched, eyes burning with restrained fury.Desmund sat lazily on the bench inside the cell, his smirk sharp as a blade. The faint bruises on his jaw didn't dim his arrogance; if anything, they made his grin darker."Why did you do it?" Gregory's voice trembled—not with fear, but with a mixture of disbelief and rage. "Caliste did nothing to you. She didn't deserve any of this."Desmund chuckled, the sound low and venomous. "Didn't she? You think this is about her?" He leaned forward, his voice dropping to a cold whisper. "This is about Lucian."Gregory's eyes narrowed. "Lucian? What the hell does he have to do with your madness?"Desmund tilted his head, studying Gregory's reaction with cruel satisfaction. "He looks exactly like him. Like Lincoln Velmore," he hissed, h
Two weeks had passed since Caliste's heart stopped and came back again. The world outside her hospital room moved on, but inside, time stood still.The nurses whispered about her — how she barely spoke, how she spent hours staring out the window at the rain.The once vibrant Caliste Winslow had turned into a fragile silhouette of her former self.Lucian still came every day.But not inside the room.He stood by the window in the hallway, watching her through the glass panels. Sometimes she would lift her gaze and catch his reflection — then look away.And every time, it felt like another blade twisting in his chest.---"Mr. Velmore," Dr. Han said one morning, approaching him carefully, "she's stable enough to be discharged. But emotionally… she's still not ready to face the world alone."Lucian nodded, his voice low. "Then make the arrangements. Send her to the Winslow estate. She'll be safer there."Dr. Han hesitated. "She doesn't want to go back there, sir."Lucian frowned. "Then w
The restaurant glowed softly under golden chandeliers, its atmosphere hushed and intimate. Every table was adorned with flickering candles and vases of white roses — elegant, quiet, timeless, much like the man waiting for her.Caelum stood when Caliste arrived. He was effortlessly charming in a nav
Three years.Three long years had passed since Caliste Winslow last set foot on the Velmore island—the very place where she had given birth to the child she never got to hold.Time had not dulled the scar in her heart, but it had taught her how to live again.She had returned to her parents' home,
The clink of cutlery and the soft scrape of a chair filled the grand Velmore dining hall as Caliste slid into a vacant spot at the long table. They are invited for a gathering hosted by the Velmores last night. Everyone left after dinner leaving only her and Lucian to accompany Victoria, and Victo
Three years. That's how long it had been since Lucian Velmore last saw his wife.Not that he missed her.The wedding had been political—just a handshake with a kiss. A deal between two empires. He played the role of the cold groom in a perfectly tailored suit, she played the role of the smiling bri
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