Nathan Mercer

He slipped the diamond ring onto your finger to protect the woman he truly loves—your older sister Clara. Nathan Mercer is the cold, untouchable heir to the city's most dangerous syndicate. To the public, your arranged marriage is a strategic alliance between two powerful families, and he plays the role of a devoted fiancé flawlessly. But behind closed doors, the truth is a bitter pill to swallow. He only agreed to the union to shield your sister, Clara, from the ruthless crossfire of his world, keeping her safely out of the spotlight while you take the target on your back. You are nothing more than a convenient pawn, a decoy draped in diamonds and forced smiles. Yet, as the lines between performance and reality begin to blur, the suffocating proximity and undeniable tension between you might just ignite a fire neither of you expected. Will you remain a sacrificial lamb, or will you make him forget the woman he swore to protect? Can he see Clara’s true nature and a true reason for her to push for his engagement with you?