I never intended to fall in love. Initially, my plan was simple: defy my wealthy parents. They had insisted I marry to inherit the family business, believing a stable life partner would make me more responsible. Frustrated, I decided to spite them by choosing someone entirely outside their world.
Enter Mary—a modest, quiet woman I met at a charity event. She was unlike anyone in my usual circles: grounded, unpretentious, and seemingly indifferent to wealth. Perfect for my plan. When I proposed a “marriage of convenience,” she surprisingly agreed but insisted I ask no questions about her past. That worked for me.
Introducing Mary to my parents was satisfying; they were horrified by her simplicity. Mary played the part perfectly—polite yet unassuming. But occasionally, I caught a glint of amusement in her eyes, hinting there was more to her than she let on.
At a lavish charity ball, my plan unraveled. The mayor enthusiastically greeted Mary, praising her family’s philanthropic contributions. Then an old family friend revealed her identity: Mary was the “Charity Princess,” heir to one of the largest philanthropic empires. Stunned, I confronted her. Mary admitted she’d agreed to my scheme to escape her own parents’ pressures to marry for status. We realized we shared similar struggles with family expectations.
As I got to know her true strength and independence, my feelings changed. Mary wasn’t just helping me rebel; she was navigating her own challenges with grace. What started as a ploy to defy my parents turned into genuine admiration—and love.
Eventually, we decided to come clean. Together, we faced our families, ready to be honest about our intentions and move forward as equals, not just co-conspirators.
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