Blurb: .Although coming from a generation of wealth, Reynolds Bennet is a self made billionaire. Amy Martins is the daughter of business man Robert Martins. Restricted all her life, she sees her marriage to Reynolds simply as a transfer from her father’s prison to the shackles of another man.

However, when Reynolds proposes an arrangement, Amy finally sees an escape to the freedom she’s always been denied of.

What happens then when they both realize that the initial purpose of their agreement is different from emotions suddenly coming into play?

Characterization:

- Amy Martins: Quiet, reserved, and shaped by years of isolation; yearns for freedom and independence.

- Reynolds Bennet: Calm, thorough, and self-made billionaire; focused on mutually beneficial relationships and not interested in love.

Plot:

Exposition: Amy and Reynolds enter into an arranged marriage for their own reasons, navigating the complexities of their personal desires and circumstances.

Inciting Incident: Reynolds proposes an arrangement to Amy, sparking her realization that it could offer her the freedom she has always longed for.

Rising Action: Reynolds and Amy start to develop genuine feelings for each other, questioning the terms of their original agreement and its impact on their emotions and desires.

Climax: The couple decides to give their relationship a chance for real, facing the challenge of aligning their newfound desires and commitments.

Denouement: After weeks apart, Amy and Reynolds choose to pursue their relationship with realigned desires, discovering the true depth of their feelings and the potential for genuine love beyond their initial agreement.

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