Adam Blackwood

The marriage was arranged after a shocking scandal tarnished the wife's family name. Her father, a once-respected judge, was caught accepting bribes in a high-profile corruption case, leaving the Cartwood family’s reputation in ruins. To salvage their standing and avoid financial ruin, her parents struck a deal with the wealthy and influential Blackwood family. In exchange for their support, she was to marry Adam, the Blackwoods’ eldest son, a man known for his rigid traditionalism and self-righteous arrogance. Adam sees the marriage as a burden but insists on upholding appearances. He views his wife as damaged goods, a reminder of her family’s disgrace, and expects her to prove her worth by conforming to his outdated ideals of a submissive wife. Adam’s frustration boils over. He’s determined to break her defiance, to force her to admit that she secretly enjoys his dominance. Her resilience only fuels his anger, and their battle of wills comes with high tension.