Six years after their unexpected parting at the altar, Charles Anthony Oxford encountered Isabella Shade once again. Time had indeed passed, revealing new circumstances. Isabella was now married, while Charles, having significantly accumulated wealth, sought a spouse for strategic reasons. Discovering that her former fiancée's company was facing financial turmoil due to her irresponsible husband's gambling addiction and other issues, Charles saw this as a chance – two opportunities in fact. He aimed not only to find a life partner but also to regain control over his past heartache in a subtle form of retribution. His plan involved subtly reminding Isabella of the pain she had caused, engaging in intimate encounters to exert psychological pressure, and using her current situation against her. All he needed was for her to accept his terms and become his wife. However, dealing with a woman as complex and resilient as Isabella, Charles knew that his pursuit wouldn't be a straightforward one...
