The Duke of Darkness Proposes a Contract Marriage Manhwa

Title: The Duke of Darkness Proposes a Contract Marriage In the dimly lit chambers of the ancient castle, Eris Fraser stood, her heart pounding in her chest. The flickering candlelight cast eerie shadows across the walls, mirroring the turmoil in her soul. How had she come to this, on the precipice of a contract marriage with the enigmatic Duke Theo? As she looked into his piercing eyes, Eris sensed a storm brewing beneath his composed exterior. Theo's proposal was not just a business arrangement; it was a dance of shadows and secrets, each step leading them further down a treacherous path. Yet, in the depths of the night, Eris glimpsed a vulnerability in Theo, a crack in his armor that hinted at a past marred by tragedy. Their fake relationship began as a fragile alliance, a means to an end. But as they navigated the intricate web of noble politics and personal vendettas, Eris discovered a spark of something genuine amidst the charade. Theo's mask slipped, revealing a man tortured by demons of his own making, a man who craved redemption as much as she did. As they unraveled the threads of their intertwined fates, Eris grappled with conflicting emotions. Should she follow her heart into the unknown depths of Theo's darkness, or retreat to the safety of her former life? But when a long-buried secret resurfaced, threatening to shatter their fragile bond, Eris realized that their contract marriage was more than just a strategic ploy—it was a test of their trust, their loyalty, and their willingness to embrace the forbidden. In a world where love and duty collided in a whirlwind of passion and betrayal, Eris and Theo stood at the crossroads of their destinies. Each decision they made, each truth they unearthed, brought them closer to a revelation that would change everything they thought they knew. The contract marriage was only the beginning of a journey fraught with danger, desire, and a love that defied the darkness.