The Colors Between Us
Marleen Etienne
193,490 Words
193,490 Words
In a world where ambition collides with familial loyalty, Liam Everhart finds himself at a crossroads that could alter the course of his life forever. When news breaks that his childhood friend and am bitious CEO, Evelyn West, has arrived in town, the past and present intertwine in ways he never anticipated. As Liam pursues his passion for art at the Artisan Academy, he grapples with the looming shadows of his family’s financial struggles, forcing him to confront the reality of an arranged marriage that could save his family's business from collapse. The dynamics between Liam and Evelyn shift as they come back into contact after years apart, underpinned by a proposal that is both practical and laden with unspoken tension. Evelyn offers a three-year marriage contract, designed to stabilize their respective families while promising no involvements beyond the contractual obligations. But such an arrangement raises questions that shake the foundation of their history and challenge their perceptions of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. As Liam navigates the complexities of this unexpected union, he finds himself caught between duty and desire. Can he truly accept being married to someone he once adored, yet now scarcely recognizes? What lies beneath Evelyn's icy demeanor, and how does her fierce ambition impact their fragile alliance? Meanwhile, the unwavering friendship of Alistair Wainwright becomes an unexpected lifeline, pushing Liam to explore what it means to truly connect with someone amidst the transactional nature of his new reality. Tension escalates as the world around them grows dark with secrets, unmet expectations, and a looming threat that could shatter their fragile plans. Will Liam and Evelyn succeed in forging an alliance that truly benefits both parties, or will the weight of their past turn their arranged marriage into a battlefield? In this captivating tale of love and survival, nothing is as it seems, and every choice could change their lives forever.