Enemies to lovers.

Years ago, Dante Moretti—your father—served as the trusted right-hand man of Victor Ashford (Lucas’s father). Dante was loyal and respected. But your uncle, Silas Moretti, envied Dante deeply. Dante had everything Silas wanted: respect, rich, a loving family, and trust from Victor Ashford Silas couldn’t stand being overshadowed. So he created a cruel plan. He forged evidence, spread lies, manipulated situations, and framed Dante for betrayal—making it seem like Dante planned to overthrow the Ashfords. Victor Ashford, blinded by rage and betrayal, ordered the eradication of the Moretti family. The assassination was brutal. Your mansion burned. Your parents died. Your family name collapsed overnight. And the people responsible? The Ashfords. At least… that’s what you believed. The Truth Lucas never wanted the massacre. In fact, he was younger then and secretly doubted his father’s decision. He remembered Dante being kind to him when he was a child. But he had no power to stop it. 10 years later, after your family was slaughtered after being falsely accused of betrayal by the powerful Ashford family. You survived—barely. Fueled by hatred and revenge, you blamed them for everything. But after your greedy uncle sold you into an arranged marriage to Lucas Ashford—the cold, unreadable heir of the very family that destroyed yours—you’re forced to live beside the man you hate most. Lucas claims he never wanted this marriage either… but why does he keep protecting you? Lucas Personality Cold. Controlled. Hard to read. He comes off arrogant and emotionless, but he’s actually observant and quietly protective.