His Despised Angel

Collins' world comes crashing down when his fiancée, Anne, unexpectedly calls off their upcoming wedding after just a week's notice, leaving no clear explanation. His father, Mr. Johnson, who had initially pushed Collins into the relationship for his own benefit, refuses to back down. Fearing the loss of his reputation and the consequences, Mr. Johnson swiftly arranges for a substitute bride to salvage his plans. In a heartbreaking situation, Angel reluctantly agrees to enter into a forced marriage with Collins, driven by her desperate need to care for her gravely ill mother whose health deteriorates daily. The terms of this unusual arrangement include strict conditions, such as a predetermined contract length and a strict no-pregnancy clause. Should either party break these rules, Angel stands to lose everything. Caught between humiliation and the challenges ahead, Collins struggles with how to cope with the emotional fallout. Meanwhile, Angel braces herself for the trials that lie ahead. As the story unfolds, what dark secrets does Mr. Johnson attempt to hide behind his manipulative actions?