by Sophia Bazar.

For Elias, the once-rebellious prince and reluctant heir to the throne, returning home comes with an impossible ultimatum: marry and produce an heir, or lose the crown to his power-hungry uncle.

For Valentina, a spirited local, life means following her father's plan—managing her family's struggling restaurant and keeping their legacy alive.

But when a chance encounter thrusts her into Elias' chaotic world, they strike a deal: a fake marriage that serves them both.

Neither Elias nor Valentina believe in love, but as they navigate public scrutiny and the pressures of royalty, they discover something unexpected in each other: comfort, trust, and maybe even the chance for something real.

Will they risk everything for a love they never imagined?