"I didn’t come to beg for your love, William. I came with an offer you won’t be able to ignore," Eva said sharply, placing a sleek black folder on the glass table.

William stood near the tall office window of the Liang family’s law firm, arms crossed. The evening sky outside had begun to darken, and the city lights flickered on like artificial stars.

"What now?" he muttered flatly.

Eva sat with perfect posture.

"A merger contract between Hartford Diamonds and Liang Gems. If we marry, Asia’s two largest diamond empires will unite. Your stock value will more than double."

William turned, his sharp gaze meeting Eva’s cold but composed...