Why does Anya propose a fake marriage to Arthur?

She wants to avoid a family-arranged engagement.

What happens after Serena leaves Arthur?

Anya defends him publicly and they later partner together.

Step Back! I'm the Hidden King

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Step Back! I'm the Hidden King — A secret billionaire crosses paths with a desperate heiress and alters both their futures with a massive investment.

While flying to New York, Arthur encounters Anya, the Throne Tech heiress seeking escape from an arranged engagement through a sham marriage. He declines her proposal but quietly raises her investment bid to one hundred billion dollars. Shortly after, his fiancée Serena ends their relationship, leaving Arthur vulnerable. Anya steps in to protect his reputation, forming an unexpected bond. At a grand gala, Arthur reveals his true identity as CEO of Titan Group, cementing their partnership and a shared path forward.

Quick answers

Why does Anya propose a fake marriage to Arthur?: She wants to avoid a family-arranged engagement.
What happens after Serena leaves Arthur?: Anya defends him publicly and they later partner together.