Why does Leo betray Daisy?

He trades her to Ethan to secure his stepsister's safety.

What motivates Ethan to accept the arrangement?

He has loved Daisy silently for nine years.

Traded to the Shadow Heir

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Traded to the Shadow Heir — A naive woman is traded by her fiancé to a gang boss who has secretly adored her for nearly a decade.

Daisy's engagement shatters when Leo surrenders her to Ethan, a feared underworld figure, as collateral to protect his stepsister and clandestine lover. The arrangement devastates Daisy, yet Ethan's consent masks nine years of unspoken affection. As hostile factions target the vulnerable woman, the criminal leader abandons his shadowy persona and steps forward as a legitimate heir, wielding authentic authority to create a sanctuary around her.

Quick answers

Why does Leo betray Daisy?: He trades her to Ethan to secure his stepsister's safety.
What motivates Ethan to accept the arrangement?: He has loved Daisy silently for nine years.