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Rylee stepped into a loveless arranged marriage with wealthy heir, Derek. Their union was nothing more than a business deal between two powerful families, and both entered the wedding unwillingly. At first, Derek suspected Rylee married him for wealth, which sparked fierce arguments and constant tension under one roof. A thunderstorm and power outage marked their turning point. Scared of lightning and darkness, Rylee broke down before Derek. He comforted her and apologized for his unfair prejudice. Mutual distrust faded little by little. As they attended parties and handled family affairs side by side, they saw each other's sincerity and kindness. Hostility gradually turned into soft affection. After months of cohabitation, they confessed their true feelings. The cold contractual marriage that started without love finally grew into a sincere romance.