
Vows With Conditions
They were never meant to fall in love. But fate doesn’t follow contracts.
Kellynne Mea Morleigh never believed in settling. She’s waited her whole life for a love story worth telling.
One that begins with butterflies and ends in forever.
No boyfriend since birth, by choice. Because she knew what she wanted.
But when her family’s company teeters on the edge of collapse, she’s forced into a marriage that feels more like a business deal than a dream.
Her groom? Elias Callum Fenwick. Young, brilliant, and dangerously untouchable.
Elias is a billionaire by reputation, a strategist by nature. Raised to chase power, not affection. To him, marriage is just another transaction. One that unlocks the inheritance left by his late grandmother.
And Kelly? She’s the key.
They enter the marriage as strangers.
No vows of love. No promises of forever.
Just a contract built on convenience, wealth, and legacy.
But behind the facade of a cold, calculated union, sparks begin to fly.
Arguments turn into conversations. Clashes reveal vulnerabilities.
And slowly, Kelly starts falling—not for the idea of love she once held, but for Elias himself: his honesty, his quiet sacrifices, and the way he listens even when they fight.
She never meant to fall. He never planned to care. But love doesn’t ask for permission.
Just when she begins to believe in their story, a devastating truth shatters her world... Elias had a past with his secretary, a woman who still lingers in the shadows of their present.
Seven years. That’s how long the contract binds them.
But when hearts are broken and trust is betrayed… Will Kelly fight for the love she never expected—or walk away before it destroys her?
Basahin
Chapter: Chapter SixI shoved him away with deliberate force, my breath hitching and my eyes flashing in sheer frustration. I could barely contain the anger that surged within me, and my pulse raced uncontrollably.The weight of this entire situation had pushed me past the edge, and I was now staring at him with fire in my gaze.What on earth does he think he’s doing? Who in their right mind behaves this way when both parties are clearly against it? He acts as though I initiated all of this, as if I’m the mastermind behind a union neither of us desires.The nerve of him, speaking like he’s the victim, when I never even asked for this arrangement. I don’t even know him well, and to be honest, I don’t want to.“Then why don’t you cancel it?” I snapped, my arms now tightly crossed over my chest, adding weight to my words. “Find a way to make sure the wedding doesn’t happen. Do something about it instead of acting like a martyr.”He let out a dry, forced laugh, the kind that lacked any trace of genuine amusem
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-26
Chapter: Chapter Five“What are you doing here?” I snapped, freezing the moment I caught sight of him casually sitting in the living room. Elias. The last person I wanted to see.He looked totally out of place—relaxed, legs crossed, arms draped over the sofa like he owned it. And yet somehow, this house, this moment, felt like his territory more than mine.“Don’t worry. You’re not the reason I came,” he replied, just as coldly, not even bothering to glance at me properly.I rolled my eyes so hard I swear they nearly stuck. Wow. The nerve. So he’s not only a womanizer—he’s got the charm of a cactus too? Perfect.“Elias.”We both turned as my mom entered the room. She looked pale, tired—and her eyes… her eyes were red. Puffy. Swollen. Had she been crying?My entire chest tightened.“Mom—”“Sweetheart, we just need to talk for a minute,” she said softly.Her voice was fragile, barely holding itself together.I gave a slow nod, biting my lip and trying not to break down right there. My lips pressed into a thin
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-24
Chapter: Chapter FourI sat there, quiet. My eyes fluttered shut. Honestly, after what I witnessed last night—Elias scrolling through his phone during dinner, totally tuned out—I wasn’t shocked by what Haze had just said. It barely registered as new information. I already knew the kind of guy he was.But still… my reputation?That’s what kept echoing in my mind, louder than anything. I didn’t want whispers floating around that my husband was seen with some other girl while I was still legally married to him. Whether or not I cared about his romantic life—which, frankly, I didn’t—the reality was, his actions would reflect directly on me.I wasn’t signing up for love or loyalty. I wasn’t even expecting it. But respect? That’s the least I wanted. And Elias… didn’t seem capable of even that.“I can’t do anything if he’s addicted to flirting, Haze. But… I really don’t want to get married,” I admitted, my voice cracking under the weight of emotions I’d been bottling up. “I mean… I’ve never even had a boyfriend.
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-24
Chapter: Chapter ThreeAnnoying. Seriously, first thing in the morning, and they’re already at my door?I don’t even know who they are. All I know is—they’re measuring me for a wedding dress I didn’t even ask for. And yeah, I wanted to snap at them. Who wouldn’t? But… ugh. I stopped myself. They’re just doing their jobs. It’s not their fault I woke up in a crappy mood. And I definitely don’t want people gossiping that I’m rude or have an attitude problem. That’s all I need—reputation drama on top of life drama.“Ma’am, you’re really sexy. Your waist is so tiny,” said one of the women measuring me, smiling like we’re besties.My eyes narrowed immediately. Did she really just say that to someone they dragged out of bed this early? It took everything in me not to roll my eyes straight into another dimension. They woke me up for this? It’s barely sunrise and I haven’t even had coffee.At least do this after school or something. But nooo—now there’s a real chance I’ll be late for class. My ten o’clock lecture is
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-24
Chapter: Chapter TwoNobody said a word.It was like time paused, the air thick with disbelief… and disappointment. Everyone seemed stunned by my reaction, like it was me who had stepped out of line.My brother leaned in, gave me a subtle nudge beneath the table, as if silently pleading for me to just go along with it. My mom… she lowered her head, shame or guilt—I couldn’t tell which—pouring off her in waves.I sat frozen. My heart thumped against my ribs like it wanted to escape. My throat was dry. Everything suddenly felt too loud. The clinking of glasses, the rustle of clothes, even my own breathing.“Yes. Wife, Kelly.” Elias’s father smiled as though announcing something joyous. “Didn’t your dad tell you we’re here to arrange a marriage?”Marriage?So that’s what all the cryptic glances and hushed arguments in the car were about? The tension, the unease, mom’s trembling hands. They had been planning this all along, and not once did they think I deserved to be in on it? Instead, they let me walk in he
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Chapter: Chapter One“Mommy, where are we going?” I asked, confused, as the celebration ended and we took a road that clearly wasn’t leading back home.“Sweetheart, do you trust your mommy?” she asked with a soft smile, her eyes almost searching for my answer.“Of course. You’re my mom… I trust you,” I said quietly.I glanced at Dad when I heard him whisper something, but I couldn’t make it out because my attention was locked on Mom. She looked totally zoned out, constantly glancing at Dad.It felt like… something bad was about to happen, and she wanted to stop it?She shook her head when her eyes met Dad’s. “Hon, maybe we don’t have to do this? We could find another way that doesn’t involve that family—”“Shut up. I didn’t ask for your opinion. If you think this isn’t necessary, then clearly you don’t care about the company our whole family built.” Dad said firmly, and it made me freeze.It was the company’s anniversary and the celebration had just wrapped up. I was so drained from being introduced to so
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-24