He Ruined Me While I Loved Him

I had always been the little princess of Seaview society, raised with elegance and privilege, yet bound by childhood promises to my adopted brother, Daniel Wright. Our families had intertwined destinies, and as soon as Daniel officially took over the Harbor District docks, our marriage was meant to cement power and influence.

But tonight, at the annual singles’ banquet, everything went wrong.

It started with a spilled glass of wine. My maid, Rachel Parker, had been clumsy, and I scolded her sharply. Daniel’s gaze turned cold, sharp as a blade.