A contract with the ruthless mafia billionaire
“I want you, Your body. Your mind. Your obedience. I want everything to belong to me for a year.”
Lia Morgan is barely holding her life together until her brother steals from the wrong man.
Kade Valen isn’t just a billionaire CEO, he’s the cold and ruthless head of the Crimson Circle, a secret crime empire that buries its enemies without a trace. And now, he owns her brother’s fate.
To save him, Lia is forced to sign a contract that sells her body…and freedom to Kade for one year, but what she doesn’t expect is that the man behind the cold, brutal mask would become Possessive. Seductive. Addictive.
As desires twist into obsession, Lia is caught between hating and craving him…but she soon learns that in Kade Valen’s world, Love is the deadliest game of all.
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Chapter: FOREVER BEGINS TODAYLia’s POVNine Months Later****The first thing I heard that morning was crying.The crying that somehow sounded far louder than something coming from a six-month-old baby should.Before I even opened my eyes, I was smiling."Kali."The crying continued through the baby monitor; meanwhile, beside me, Kade groaned into his pillow. I turned my head toward him and found one eye barely open, his expression carrying the deep suffering of a man who had been asked to do the impossible."Your daughter is awake.""Our daughter.""Your daughter right now."The crying grew louder, as if Kali had decided neither of us was moving fast enough. Kade stared at the ceiling for several seconds, clearly hoping the problem would somehow solve itself.With the heaviest sigh imaginable, he pushed himself upright."I'm being bullied.""You've been saying that since she was born.""Because it's true."A soft laughter escaped me as he disappeared from the room.A few minutes later he returned carrying a very
Last Updated: 2026-06-09
Chapter: A NEW BEGINNINGLia’s POVOne month later.Morning sunlight streamed through the apartment windows, spilling across the hardwood floor in soft bands of gold while the scent of freshly brewed tea lingered in the air. I stood in the kitchen with a warm cup between my hands, listening to Noah and Damien argue from the other side of the room."That wasn't what happened.""That is exactly what happened.""No.""Yes.""No.""Yes."I closed my eyes briefly and shook my head.Neither of them even noticed.Somehow, over the past month, Noah and Damien had become completely unbearable whenever they were together. Every conversation and disagreement became a battle neither of them was willing to lose.The argument continued in the background as I took another sip of tea and let my attention drift elsewhere.For the first time in longer than I could remember, life felt quiet—no emergency phone calls in the middle of the night. No waking up wondering what disaster was waiting around the corner. After everything
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Chapter: THE SHOWDOWNLia’s POVThe gunfire outside erupted again.The deafening cracks tore through the warehouse, echoing off the metal walls until it felt as though the entire building was trembling.Julian's smile vanished as he turned sharply toward the warehouse entrance, and another round of gunfire rang out. His attention shifted to Noah before returning to the entrance."Take them deeper inside."Three men stepped toward us instantly. But before they could reach us, another burst of gunfire exploded outside. One of the men near the entrance suddenly jerked backward as a bullet punched through the warehouse door beside him.He hit the ground instantly."Move!" One of the men shouted.Julian spun around and drew his gun, rushing outside the warehouse. The remaining guards rushed after him, and within seconds, they were charging toward the entrance.The warehouse, packed with armed men only moments ago, suddenly felt half-empty. Silence settled between us as Noah looked at me, and I looked at him too
Last Updated: 2026-06-08
Chapter: WE MEET AGAINLia’s POVBy the time I reached the place Julian had sent, my hands shook so badly I could hardly hold the steering wheel. The cold metal kept slipping under my palms. At the same time, the old warehouse appeared ahead at the edge of the abandoned industrial area, surrounded by rusted containers and broken fences that sagged like forgotten bones under the dark sky. I sat inside the car for a long moment, my heart pounding hard against my ribs until it hurt, the clock on the dashboard counting down the little time I had left. Noah was still my brother, no matter how many times he had picked Selene, no matter the lies and betrayals that had ripped us apart, and I could not let him die alone in this empty place. I pushed the door open, the cold night air hitting my face like a warning, and stepped out onto the gravel that crunched too loudly under my shoes.The warehouse entrance stood open like a black mouth waiting for me, as if Julian had known exactly when I would come and what I
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Chapter: ONE HOURLia’s POVDamien hadn’t even reached the door when Kade’s voice sliced through the room.“Who did it?”The question carried a dangerous edge, sharp and controlled, tightening the air around us. Damien paused mid-step and turned slowly, his shoulders tense. He didn’t speak right away, as the weight of the truth seemed to press down on him.“Julian.”The instant the name left his mouth, everything inside Kade went completely still, that familiar shift settling over him—the one I’d seen before everything turned to chaos. His eyes hardened, calculating.“What?” Kade said quietly.“They hit the safe house with precision. I don’t know how he knew the routes, the guard changes, and the timing. And it wasn’t just an attack.” He paused, his jaw clenched tight. “This is war.”Kade exhaled slowly through his nose, the sound barely audible. When he spoke again, his voice had dropped lower, colder. “Gather all my men. Tell them Julian doesn’t leave this alive.”Damien hesitated for half a second
Last Updated: 2026-06-07
Chapter: THE GOOD NEWSLia’s POVI didn't know how long I stood there after Kade told me Noah betrayed him. The apartment had grown quieter after Damien left to deal with the men outside. Broken pieces of wood still littered the floor near the entrance, a reminder of Julian's visit, but for the first time since I'd arrived there, I didn't feel like someone was about to kick the door down.Kade was standing near the window, speaking into his phone. His voice was low and controlled as he gave instructions to someone on the other end of the line.I watched him without meaning to.The last few days had changed him.Or maybe they had stripped away the parts he usually kept hidden.There was exhaustion written all over Kade's face. It showed in the dark circles beneath his eyes, in the tension locked into his shoulders, and in the way he rubbed the back of his neck after ending the call. It was the kind of tiredness that no amount of sleep could fix.When he finally turned around, he caught me staring. For a mom
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Fake Dating the arrogant hockey Captain
“You want me to kiss you?” I gaped, heat rushing to my cheeks.
“Yeah?” He arched his brow, like he didn’t understand why I was so shocked.
“Right here?” My gaze bounced around the crowded cafeteria, sinking deeper in my seat as everyone’s attention lingered on us. “But people are watching.”
Cole gave me a blank look, then his lips curved into that teasing, infuriating smirk of his. “Good.”
Before I could say anything else, he pressed his lips against mine, his fingers threading into my hair.
And at that moment, everyone faded into the background, till I was painfully aware of his tongue thrusting into my mouth.
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Lila Thompson is the top student at Crestwood University, but her greatest talent was staying in the background. On the outside, she is disciplined and principled, prioritizing her studies above anything else. Still, on the inside, she harbors a secret crush on Ryan Keller, the campus football star who has never once noticed her.
So what happens when she is thrust into Cole Harrison's orbit? The arrogant captain of the hockey team needs her help to save his career.
In exchange for tutoring him, he offers her a chance to get Ryan’s attention. The catch? She would have to be in a fake relationship with him.
It is a win-win situation. Simple and efficient. But little did she know that nothing about Cole was simple.
When lines blur between pretend and real, Lila begins to question everything she thought she wanted.
Will she finally get her dream boy? Or will she risk everything for someone who was never part of the plan?
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Chapter: The statementLila's POVI stared blankly at my laptop for hours—I needed to write a statement, expanding my own perspective pf events…But two hours in now and I couldn’t write a damn thing. It wasn’t that I didn’t know what to write—it was more of, the words couldn’t place themselves well enough for how I wanted the world to see how events unfolded.I sighed deeply and slapped shut my laptop. There was certain weight I couldn’t get off my chest—not since the photo got released.I never knew the photo was out there and so I believed this event would ever come into the light.But I was wrong, and now it has…Grandma. She had to hear this. Not from social media posts or side whispers…from me.Only me. She needed to hear my version of the night first. I owed her that. I grabbed my phone and sent a quick text to Cole.Can you come over with your car now? Need to see someone….Sure. On my way.His reponse was quick and sharp. By the time I was dressed, I saw him outside my dorm, resting in his car.
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Chapter: In his eyesLila's POVThe email i got said… 10 AM.I stared at the screen for the hundredth time, reading the same words over and over."Dear Ms. Thompson,We are writing to inform you that a meeting has been scheduled to discuss your scholarship status. Your attendance is required.Please report to the Office of Student Affairs at 10:00 AM on Thursday.Dean Morrison"Discuss my scholarship… that lined hit me hardest every single time I read it. It was the day. Thursday…today. I didn’t sleep last night. I couldn’t…I spent most of the night staring at the ceiling, running through every possible outcome in my head. The worst case? They would revoke my scholarship. I would have to drop out and I would lose everything.The best case? Well..nothing. They don’t do anything. But I thought of that as very unlikely. Cole stayed with me in my dorm all night, even sleeping by the sofa. For some minutes, I couldn’t help but just stare at him.He promised we would get through this together.I wanted to
Last Updated: 2026-10-22
Chapter: The PhotoLila's POVThe moment she hit send, it felt like a gunshot to the chest.“Enjoy..” a cold smile washed her lips as she walked to the exit.Within minutes, I saw students checking their phones, some laughing, pthers whispering.And then it became more and more until the cafeteria began literally spinning in my vision. The whispers were everywhere, from all directions, phones were up as well, sick laughs as well.The world around me began to blur into only these things—I couldn't breathe, I couldn't move. I couldn't do anything except stand there, frozen, while the photo—that photo—spread across campus like wildfire.I heard Cole's voice somewhere beside me. "Lila. Lila, look at me."I couldn't. My body felt unresponsive now. Someone grabbed my arm suddenly, snapping me out of my spiral haze.Sophie?! Where did she come from?!She was breathing very hard, her eyes wide. "We need to go. Now."She pulled me toward the exit, Cole right behind us. People stared as we passed, whispers fo
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Chapter: The announcementLila's POVI woke up before my alarm. I guess I was way to excited for sleep right now…For a long moment, I just laid there in bed, staring at the ceiling, letting the memories of last night fill me up—Gosh I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I couldn’t!The game and the win was exhilarating as it was…but the kiss. The kiss.I touched my lips without thinking and a small smile curled up there.It was perfect. Last night was perfect. Then I grabbed my phone and froze—Forty-seven unread messages.I scrolled through them, my eyes widening with each one. Sophie had sent at least twenty…of course she did. And then, the rest were from numbers I didn’t know. Some were screenshots, others were links. Some were just... reactions.The campus blog had exploded."COLE HARRISON & LILA THOMPSON: THE REAL STORY?""Hockey Captain's Post-Game Kiss Shocks Campus""Who Is Lila Thompson? Everything We Know About Cole's New Girlfriend"There were photos and videos of the kids. Of everything.I star
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Chapter: D-DayCole's POV2-1 was the score now…The whistle blew for the end of the second period. One more round left now…One more chance to turn this game around.“Harrison!” “Harrison!” “Harrison!” The home crowd were chanting my name now as we stepped into the recess area.Coach barked out his instructions. It wasn’t much of scolding, rather encouragement.Go and out there and play the best period of our lives till now.Then he ended it with this. “This season has been special. We’ve had high highs and low lows. Each one of us…But every single one of you looking at me right now deserve to be here. Every single bit and regardless of what the full time score shows…I know that, and you know it. Now show them…show them who the hell Crestwood Hockey team are!”“Crestwood on 3!” “3!2!1!!” “CRESTWOOD!!”We filed out into the ice again. But coach held me back before I stepped pn.“Still need that substitution?” He asked teasingly.A small smile formed on my lips. “I’m good coach.”He leaned over no
Last Updated: 2026-10-20
Chapter: Love for the gameLila's POVI sat on that bench for ten minutes.Ten minutes of crying. Ten minutes of feeling sorry for myself. Ten minutes of letting Vanessa win.Then something inside me snapped.Fuck it! What the hell was I doing?!I stood up from the bench sharply, enough to make me a little dizzy. I was done being scared and being manipulated. And I was sure as hell done with letting other people decide my life for me.I didn’t take the step to end things with the boy I’ve crushed on for lot of my school life, just to sit out under the cold night. Vanessa wanted to expose my past? Fine. Let her. Let the whole world know.They best they could do was to whisper and to judge wuth their stares..But I’ve survived that before. Survived even worse…What I couldn't survive was walking away from Cole. Not again.I wouldn’t be able to live with myself I didn’t see him tonight. If I wasn’t there for the biggest night of his life.I started running into the darkness, my legs carrying foward. The entran
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