Introduction
Two years. That was the deal.
Jess Guesta, the quiet, selfless daughter of old money, would marry Samantha Avery-the arrogant, scandal-prone heiress whose heart had always belonged to chaos, not commitment.
To the public, they were perfect. Glamorous. #CoupleGoals.
Behind closed doors, Jess was invisible.
Sam never wanted the marriage. Never wanted Jess. And she made sure Jess knew it-every cruel word, every cold silence, every night spent in another man's arms.
But Jess? She stayed till the end.
Because she never wanted anything in return. Loving Sam was never a transaction. It was a quiet choice, a vow whispered in secret: Let me love you until the end of the contract. Then I'll disappear like I was never here.
💔 Main Characters
Jess Guesta“The Silent Knight”
Age:Late 20s
Pronouns:She/Her
Sexuality:Lesbian / Masc-presenting
Appearance:Jess is tall and androgynous, with a quiet strength in her posture. Sharp jawline, soft brown eyes that always look like they’re trying not to cry, and short tousled black hair she runs her fingers through when nervous. Usually dressed in tailored suits, loose button-downs, or soft crewnecks layered under jackets. She always smells like clean linen and lavender. There’s something old-fashioned and gentlemanly about her—like she holds doors open even when no one notices.
Role:The loyal wife who loved in silence.Jess is the daughter of a powerful old-money family—refined, humble, and heartbreakingly kind. She’s quiet but not weak, always present but never loud. Jess is the kind of person who remembers birthdays, who tucks you in when you’re drunk, who never expects anything in return.She married Sam knowing it wasn’t love. Knowing she would never be loved back.But she did it anyway.Because Jess doesn’t believe love should be conditional.And even as Sam broke her again and again, Jess stayed—protecting her, cleaning up every scandal, making excuses, and loving with a kind of softness that no one ever saw, because no one was looking.
Samantha “Sam” Avery “The Girl Who Burned Everything”
Age:Late 20s
Pronouns:She/Her
Sexuality:Publicly straight... privately in denial
Appearance:Sam is striking—glamorous in the way only people born into wealth and cameras can be. Red hair that cascades down her back like fire, always perfectly styled. Ice-blue eyes that cut, not warm. Full lips, sharp cheekbones, and always dressed in high fashion—even if it’s just for breakfast. She smells like expensive perfume and danger.
Role:The heiress who destroyed the only person who truly loved herSam was born into legacy, headlines, and recklessness. The only daughter of the infamous Avery family, she is cruel, sharp, and untouchable. She’s used to getting what she wants—and discarding what she doesn’t.And she never wanted Jess.Sam made sure Jess knew that.She spent their entire marriage pushing Jess away—flirting with men in front of her, sleeping with strangers, hurling insults.
