The Day I Shared a Kiss with an Older Man

One impulsive kiss could change everything... Corinne Carew is trapped. Cornered by her stepmother into a humiliating matchmaking session with a condescending middle-aged man, she feels like a commodity, not a person. He insults her, demeaning her career and appearance, pushing her to the edge. In a defiant act of rebellion, she seeks to prove him wrong with one bold move. She approaches a strikingly handsome stranger in the café and kisses him. But this act of defiance throws Corinne's life into complete disarray. The man, Jeremy Holden, is not amused. He confronts her, his dangerous aura both intimidating and alluring. A twist of fate reveals that Jeremy's carefully orchestrated engagement has been disrupted. In a shocking turn of events, he declares that Corinne will take the place of his intended bride. Before she can fully grasp the situation, Corinne is swept away to Lunar Century Manor, Jeremy's opulent estate, where an extravagant engagement banquet is already underway. The attendees are stunned as Corinne is thrust onto the stage, a replacement for the woman they all expected. She finds herself bound to a man she barely knows, a man with secrets simmering beneath his charming facade. Forced into an engagement with a powerful and enigmatic man, Corinne is plunged into a world of wealth, intrigue, and hidden agendas. Will she find a way to navigate this treacherous new reality, or will she become a pawn in Jeremy's game? And what are the true reasons behind his impulsive decision?