The Baron's Cold Proposal

In a society steeped in etiquette, elaborate attire, opulent mansions, and simmering tensions, the delicate balance between decorum and hidden passions prevails. A woman's virtue is paramount, while a man, no matter how wicked, could still move effortlessly among the elite. Mastering this intricate social dance requires finesse. Some daring souls risk it all for a man who embodies danger, only to find their world shattered. Join Athena Thornfield as she embarks on a new career as a landscape designer at the esteemed Fairfax Manor, owned by a notorious millionaire baron with a tumultuous history with women. Can Athena successfully complete her contract, uncover her own desires, and walk away unscathed – or will the baron's allure prove too irresistible to resist?