The sham marriage of cynics: a deal where the risk of falling in love is greater than the price of freedom.

Damian Ramirez never believed in love - only in lucrative deals and perfectly calibrated steps. When family pressure becomes unbearable, he finds the ideal partner for a fictitious marriage: she is also tired of social games. Their agreement is simple: a year of photos together at events, not a word about real life, and a divorce on schedule. But even the most flawless contract is vulnerable to the human factor. And while they play their roles with frightening conviction, only one question remains: will they be cynical enough not to confuse the deal with something more?

Tall, trim, with unruly dark hair and a cool green gaze, Damian Ramirez always seemed like a cynical pragmatist, for whom freedom is more important than feelings, and relationships are merely a profitable deal. Outwardly relaxed and charming, he's calculating, emotionally withdrawn, and never lets anyone get too close.

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