Love at First Thought

He was a ruthless, calculating business tycoon, feared and respected throughout the business world. She was a fallen heiress, cool-tempered and levelheaded. A contract bound two strangers together, each getting what they needed. He narrowed his eyes and said, “Marry me for three years, and I’ll help you get what you want.” Her gaze remained calm as she replied, “Fine. Once it’s done, I’ll keep my promise.” After the wedding, he took meticulous care of her, laying his plans step by step. She proceeded cautiously, laying a steady foundation, yet in that one fleeting moment, she always found herself lost in the trap of tenderness he had set.