About the book: 2023 / Arthur Vershinin is my ex-husband, who threw me out of his life seven years ago. And now he’s on my doorstep. “I need your help,” he says, as if not believing himself. “My father left me his fortune only on the condition that I marry you.” “Go to hell,” I ask and try to close the door. I wanted to use the word stronger, but my ex-husband’s eyes widen in surprise. The old Julia, the one he knew, was not like that. “I have to save the family business,” he stubbornly answers. - Only for a year. I'll pay you. I know that your daughter is sick... I would laugh, but I barely swallow the bitter lump in my throat. Arthur always knew how to put pressure on the patient. I hate him as much as I once loved him, and I don’t want to save his hated family at all. But he’s right - I need money.