The Billionaire's Reluctant Bride

Ava McAllister's perfect life unravels when she discovers that her fiancé, the man she thought she would marry, has fallen for her stepsister instead. Devastated and humiliated, she drowns her sorrow in alcohol, only to find herself in the arms of a mysterious stranger. Little does she know, this man is none other than Lachlan Blackwood, the feared and powerful billionaire who rules the business world with an iron fist. Despite his cold, merciless reputation, Lachlan needs a wife—and he has chosen Ava. Their marriage begins as a mere business arrangement, but as they navigate the treacherous world of the elite, Ava’s feisty personality and sharp mind begin to break through Lachlan’s icy exterior. As the couple faces challenges from both within and outside their marriage, the bond between them grows, turning their fake relationship into something deeper. Amidst power struggles, revenge, and betrayal, Ava must learn to trust a man she once believed to be untouchable. But can love truly blossom in a marriage built on revenge and pain? Or will the shadows of their pasts tear them apart?