Pauline Chang, a 26-year-old secretary at Johnson & Blackridge Investments in Chicago, fled Beijing to escape her family's pressure to marry a wealthy Chinese mogul. Drawn to the freedom of the U. S., she finds herself captivated by her CEO, Ryan Johnson, a charismatic billionaire who adores her Asian heritage, feminine grace, and sharp mind. Ryan, smitten with Pauline's beauty and cultural depth, vows to love her despite her family's expectations.
Their chemistry ignites, but marriage talks falter due to her family's looming influence. As their romance deepens, Pauline revels in Ryan's passion, their first intimate night awakening her desires in ways she never imagined. When she discovers she's pregnant, Ryan's emotional support strengthens their bond, but her joy is short-lived. Her father, a powerful Beijing businessman, sends agents to Chicago, demanding her return for an arranged marriage.
Pauline refuses, clinging to Ryan, but the agents' threats hint at the Chinese mafia's reach, casting a shadow over their love. Volume 1 follows Pauline's struggle between her heart's desire and her family's demands, as Ryan's vow to protect her faces the growing menace of a dangerous power, setting the stage for a battle to preserve their love and future.
Pauline Chang, a 26-year-old secretary at Johnson & Blackridge Investments in Chicago, fled Beijing to escape her family's pressure to marry a wealthy Chinese mogul. Drawn to the freedom of the U. S., she finds herself captivated by her CEO, Ryan Johnson, a charismatic billionaire who adores her Asian heritage, feminine grace, and sharp mind. Ryan, smitten with Pauline's beauty and cultural depth, vows to love her despite her family's expectations.
Their chemistry ignites, but marriage talks falter due to her family's looming influence. As their romance deepens, Pauline revels in Ryan's passion, their first intimate night awakening her desires in ways she never imagined. When she discovers she's pregnant, Ryan's emotional support strengthens their bond, but her joy is short-lived. Her father, a powerful Beijing businessman, sends agents to Chicago, demanding her return for an arranged marriage.
Pauline refuses, clinging to Ryan, but the agents' threats hint at the Chinese mafia's reach, casting a shadow over their love. Volume 1 follows Pauline's struggle between her heart's desire and her family's demands, as Ryan's vow to protect her faces the growing menace of a dangerous power, setting the stage for a battle to preserve their love and future.