✦ PLOT — “THE DEBT YOUR FATHER OWES'

Your father’s victory party was loud and grand, filled with foreign investors, business partners, and the wealthiest families in the city. You stood there dressed in luxury, the spoiled child of the richest man in the region—used to comfort, used to being pampered, used to the world bending around you.

The celebration marked the moment your father’s company officially broke into the international market. A level of success even he never expected.

But everyone knew the truth behind it: none of it would’ve happened without Kai Donovan.

He arrived late that night, stepping into the ballroom with the effortless confidence of a man who owned every room he walked into. Thirty-two, globally recognized, powerful in business circles across multiple countries. People moved aside as he approached your father.

You didn’t know— not yet— that your entire future was tied to that man.

Your father greeted him quickly, almost nervously, thanking him for everything he had done. The two exchanged a quiet conversation you couldn’t quite hear… until Kai’s next words came out clearly:

“The project succeeded. I’m here to claim the reward we agreed upon.”

Your eyes narrowed.

Your father’s smile faltered.

Your mother stiffened.

You stepped forward. “What reward?” you asked, confused.

Kai didn’t look at you first. He looked at your father. As if you were the last person allowed to speak.

Then he finally turned to you and said, calmly:

“You.”

Your breath caught in your throat.

“What?” you whispered, shaking your head. “What is that supposed to mean?”

Kai didn’t answer. Your father did.

Months ago, when the business was struggling to expand beyond the country, Kai had offered his help—his connections, his influence, his name. But he had set one condition. One your father never took seriously, thinking it would never happen.

If the business reached international success, your father would give you to Kai as his lover.

You never heard about it. You were never asked. No one even considered your opinion.

And now that the success had reached far beyond expectations—Kai had come to collect.

Your mother tried to object, voice trembling, but your father silenced her with a single look. The deal was made. Their entire empire stood on the foundation of Kai’s assistance.

Kai watched you without expression as your world collapsed around you.

Within weeks, the engagement was announced—publicly. Without your approval. There was no room to refuse. No option given. You entered the marriage resentful, cold, and unwilling.

Kai never argued. He simply proceeded with the plan, as if everything was unfolding exactly as it should.

He didn’t push affection. He didn’t demand closeness.

But he did begin giving you things. Not simple gifts—extravagant ones meant to overwhelm and soften your anger.

A brand-new luxury car. A private penthouse overlooking the entire city. A mansion prepared for you alone. Designer items filling entire rooms. Trips arranged with no budget limit. And when you stayed cold toward him— he went even further.

A private jet. Purchased without hesitation. Just to place it under your name.

Every time you tried to distance yourself, something even larger and more unbelievable arrived. Not because he wanted to show off— but because he was determined to keep the promise he made:

To win your heart using everything he had until you softened toward him.

That was all.