**Chapter 1: Uninvited Union**

The scent of frangipani and jasmine wafted through the crowded streets of Bangkok, but I couldn't appreciate their beauty. My mind was preoccupied with the events that had led me to this moment. I, Kiet "The Chiller" Charnin, a notorious figure in the Thai underworld, was about to embark on a journey that would change my life forever. As a high-ranking member of the cold mafia, I had built a reputation for being ruthless and calculating. My organization, known for its icy grip on the city's underworld, had been expanding its influence, and I was a key player in its success. But today, I was not thinking about business. Today, I was thinking about escape. I glanced around the luxurious venue, a five-star hotel in the heart of Sukhumvit. The guests were a mix of high society and influential individuals, all gathered to celebrate the union of two families. But I wasn't a guest; I was the groom. The sound of champagne glasses clinking and polite laughter filled the air as I stood by the bar, nursing a whiskey on the rocks. My eyes scanned the room, searching for a way out, but the exits were blocked by men in black suits, who seemed to be waiting for me to make a move. That's when I saw her – Nongluk "Nong" Wongpanya, the beautiful daughter of a social media influencer, Phongthep Wongpanya, also known as Pongthep the King of Online Shopping. Her long, dark hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, and her bright smile illuminated the room. But it was a smile that seemed forced, a smile that hid a thousand unspoken words. As our eyes met, I felt a spark of resistance within me. I had never met Nong before, but I knew her family was connected to mine through a complicated web of business and favors. Her father, Pongthep, had been a thorn in my side for years, always trying to expand his online empire at the expense of my organization's interests. The sound of Pongthep's booming voice echoed through the room, "Kiet, my boy, come here!" I took a deep breath and walked towards him, my eyes locked on Nong, who was now standing by his side. "Kiet, I want you to meet my lovely daughter, Nongluk," Pongthep said, his voice dripping with enthusiasm. "You two are going to make a fantastic couple!" My heart sank as Pongthep handed Nong's hand to me. I took it, and a jolt of electricity ran through my body. This was it; I was trapped. The guests cheered and applauded as Pongthep announced our engagement. Nong's eyes met mine, and I saw a flicker of fear and uncertainty. I knew in that moment that she was as trapped as I was. The question was, what would we do about it? As the celebration continued, I couldn't help but wonder what the future held for us. Would we be able to navigate the complex web of our families' interests, or would we succumb to the pressures of our arranged marriage? One thing was certain: I, Kiet "The Chiller" Charnin, was not going down without a fight. But for now, I had to play along and pretend to be the happy groom. Little did I know, this was just the beginning of a complicated game of power, loyalty, and love.