Falling Hard
Ezekiel Voss is a ruthless billionaire, known for his charm, arrogance, and a long trail of broken hearts. Love, to him, is a game—one-night stands, no strings attached, and women begging for his attention. But when a critical merger threatens his empire, Ezekiel needs a wife—fast. Not a socialite or a gold-digger… someone quiet, obedient, and easy to control.
Enter Isla Ramirez, a struggling waitress buried in debt, desperate to save her sick younger brother. When Ezekiel offers her a cold, cutthroat contract—marry him for a year in exchange for a fortune—she has no choice but to accept. She signs her life away, thinking she’s nothing but a pawn in his game.
But nothing is simple with Ezekiel. Their marriage begins with venomous fights, cold glares, and unbearable tension. He drags her into his dangerous world of power plays and brutal secrets, expecting her to break. Yet Isla doesn’t bow—she bites back. Her defiance ignites something primal inside Ezekiels: obsession.
What starts as a business transaction turns into a searing, forbidden attraction. Ezekiel’s dark desires and possessive nature clash with Isla’s stubborn spirit. He hates her… but craves her. She fears him… but aches for him. Every stolen glance, every sinful touch, pulls them deeper into a wicked game of lust and power.
With enemies lurking in the shadows and secrets threatening to destroy them both, Ezekiel finds himself torn between his playboy past and the woman who challenges him like no one ever has. In a world where love is weakness, can a contract marriage built on lies turn into something dangerously real… or will it consume them both?
In this dark, steamy romance, hearts will break, rules will shatter, and love might just ruin them.
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Chapter: Chapter 15: The Wolf Behind the Smile While Isla slept peacefully in their penthouse, cradling the flash drive of secrets she thought would change the course of their war, Ezekiel Veylin sat in his private office, the door locked, the city stretching out beneath him like his kingdom. His expression was calm, almost cold, as he spoke into his encrypted phone. “Status update,” Ezekiel ordered, swirling a glass of scotch in his hand. Kurt’s voice came through the line, sharp and precise. “Matthew’s just returned from Luxembourg. The dummy corporations Ricafort’s been using for money laundering are traced back to an offshore chain. We’ve intercepted two key financial pipelines.” Ezekiel’s lips curled into a dark smile. “Good. Leak enough to the financial regulators to freeze the accounts but don’t reveal our hand. I want Ricafort starving while he thinks he’s still in control.” “Understood,” Kurt replied without hesitation. Matthew’s voice joined from the background. “We’ve also cornered two of his main lobbyists. They
Last Updated: 2025-07-21
Chapter: Chapter 14: Shadows and SecretsIsla’s POV The following afternoon, Isla found herself in the backseat of a sleek black car, dressed in simple jeans and a jacket, her hair tucked into a cap. Her heart pounded against her ribs with every mile that ticked by on the city outskirts. She had told no one where she was going—not Ezekiel, not Maria—because this wasn’t a meeting Ezekiel could control. The text had been clear: Come alone. Her driver pulled up at a quiet, run-down café on the edge of the industrial district. This place used to be vibrant when her father’s company thrived—now it was nothing more than cracked pavement and faded signage. It was a forgotten corner of the city, exactly the kind of place secrets thrived. Isla stepped inside, the small bell above the door jingling softly. The smell of stale coffee lingered in the air, and in a back booth, two figures waited. Mikaela Torres, her father’s former executive assistant, looked up first. She hadn’t aged much, her posture still sharp, but there wa
Last Updated: 2025-07-21
Chapter: Chapter 13: Enemies in the BoardroomThe following morning, the warm glow of the previous night vanished beneath the hard, sharp edge of reality. The mansion was alive with the sound of ringing phones, hurried footsteps, and clipped conversations. Isla could feel the shift the moment she stepped into the hallway. Business was back in full force, and it was ruthless.In the conference room, Ezekiel Veylin stood tall, powerful, dressed in a navy suit that was cut to perfection. His expression was carved in stone as his legal advisor whispered updates in his ear. His eyes sharpened the moment Isla entered, softening just slightly, but business didn’t pause for anyone.Mr. Ricafort, one of the oldest and most dangerous corporate players, sat across the table. Gray-haired, snake-eyed, and infamous for buying companies just to crush them, Mr. Ricafort’s arrival wasn’t a coincidence—it was a warning.“I see the young Veylin brought his lovely wife,” Ricafort sneered, his tone dripping with condescension. “Does she sit in board
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Chapter: Chapter 12: Shadows Beneath the SurfaceThe days that followed were the happiest Isla had ever known. Their mornings were slow and tender, afternoons filled with laughter, and nights… endless passion. Ezekiel seemed softer, more open, and every time he smiled, her heart felt lighter.But beneath the sweetness, shadows stirred.It started with the calls Ezekiel ignored. The endless buzzing of his phone that he silenced whenever Isla was near. She noticed the tension in his jaw, the way his easy smiles faltered after reading messages. At first, she told herself it was business—he was a billionaire after all.But one morning, after waking up alone, her curiosity got the better of her.She walked into Ezekiel’s office quietly. He stood by the window, phone pressed to his ear, his voice low but sharp. He didn’t notice her approach.“I don’t care what their board thinks. The Whitlock acquisition goes through… with or without Isla’s consent. Keep the pressure on them.”Isla’s chest tightened, her footsteps halting like her body ha
Last Updated: 2025-07-21
Chapter: Chapter 11: A Gentle Side of HimMorning drifted softly into the penthouse, the storm from the night before replaced with gentle sunlight streaming through sheer curtains. Isla blinked awake, her body still tangled in crisp sheets, her skin warm from the heat of the man lying beside her.For once, there was no rush, no urgent phone calls or cold glares. There was only Ezekiel… and the soft, rare smile tugging at his lips as he gazed at her.“Good morning, beautiful,” he said quietly, his voice husky from sleep.Isla’s heart fluttered. This was new—this tenderness. This man who had been all ice and steel was now holding her like she was fragile, precious.She smiled, pressing closer, her fingers trailing along his bare chest. “Good morning… Mr. I’ll-cancel-the-world-for-you.”He chuckled, the sound deep and rich. “That’s exactly who I am today… and maybe tomorrow too.”Her cheeks flushed, but she playfully raised a brow. “What about your ruthless empire?”Ezekiel tilted her chin, his thumb brushing her lower lip. “The
Last Updated: 2025-07-21
Chapter: Chapter 10: Claimed in Every WayIsla wasn’t sure how long she had slept, but the moment her eyes fluttered open, her body immediately remembered every sinful touch from the night before. Her thighs ached in the best way, her skin was still sensitive from the way Ezekiel had taken her, owned her.She rolled onto her side, expecting the cold emptiness of the bed—but Ezekiel was there, still shirtless, his strong chest rising and falling steadily. He was watching her, those stormy eyes softer than she’d ever seen.“Staring at me now, Mr. Veylin?” she teased, her voice husky.“I could get used to waking up like this,” Ezekiel murmured, brushing a stray hair away from her cheek.Something warm and unsettling unfurled in Isla’s chest. She tried to ignore it—because feelings were dangerous in this marriage—but his thumb was tracing slow, lazy circles over her hip, his eyes completely focused on her like she was the only thing that mattered.“Come here,” he whispered, his voice deep and commanding.Isla slid closer, her bar
Last Updated: 2025-07-21
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