The contract Bride of The Ruthless CEO
The Contract Bride of the Ruthless CEO
Everyone knows Adrian Blake as the ruthless billionaire CEO who built his empire with a cold heart and an iron will. To the world, he is untouchable—powerful, wealthy, and impossible to deceive. Love has never been part of his plans, and marriage is nothing more than a useless distraction.
Until one unexpected deal changes everything.
Chloe Bennett never imagined that one mistake would lead her into the world of the elite. Desperate to save herself from a difficult situation, she accepts a shocking proposal from the man who seems to have no emotions—the infamous Adrian Blake.
A contract marriage.
One year. No feelings. No questions. No breaking the rules.
At least, that was the plan.
Chloe soon discovers that the man behind the cold mask is not as heartless as everyone believes. Adrian begins to see the warmth, courage, and sincerity hidden beneath Chloe’s ordinary life. The woman he considered a temporary arrangement slowly becomes the only person who can calm the storm inside him.
But their fake marriage attracts enemies, hidden secrets, and dangerous family conflicts. As the truth about their pasts comes to light, Adrian must choose between protecting the empire he built and fighting for the woman who has captured his heart.
A ruthless CEO who promised never to love.
A woman who never expected to become his bride.
A contract that was never supposed to turn into forever.
Will their arrangement end when the contract expires, or will love rewrite the rules they both agreed to follow?
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Chapter: A Test of Their LoveChloe and Adrian arrived at their destination. It was his grandfather's house. "Maybe I should have taken something to calm my nerves," Chloe murmured as she stepped onto the grounds. "Are you nervous?" Adrian asked. "Didn't you say you had this under control?" "Mr. Ethan said your grandfather is a very scary, very strict person." Chloe swallowed. "If he finds out we're lying to him..." "If you're scared," Adrian said, "then while we're inside, try to love me for real." "What?" Chloe stared at him, stunned. "Let's go," Adrian said. They stepped inside. Adrian's grandfather was already seated, rubbing his hands together like some kind of mafia boss. "Hey!" Adrian greeted him. "Ms. Stephanie!" the old man exclaimed, turning to a servant standing nearby. "You are as beautiful as I imagined." "Not her. Her," Adrian corrected, looking at Chloe, who was standing behind him. Adrian had no idea that Stephanie wasn't her real name. She was Chloe, an employee of his own company. "Wh
Last Updated: 2026-11-04
Chapter: The Pain Behind Her SmileChloe reached Caleb's restaurant to find the door still open. It must be closing time, she thought. She stepped inside, her eyes sweeping the room."Are there still customers?" she murmured to herself, walking deeper into the restaurant. The file from the company was pressed against her chest.A few steps further, she saw Caleb. He was with a woman, and the two of them were laughing, completely at ease with each other."Come on! You can't just do that all of a sudden. Look, I've spilled it everywhere!" the woman said, holding a glass in her hand as she laughed.Chloe stopped where she stood. She did not know what to do with her feet, her hands, or even her face. Her world felt as though it had been crushed into pieces. She had a crush on Caleb, a very big one, and she had carried it quietly for a long time.Then she saw the worst thing she could have imagined.They kissed, right there in front of her.In a state of shock, Chloe let go of the file. It hit the floor with a loud thud, ma
Last Updated: 2026-11-03
Chapter: Behind the MaskIn the board meeting room, everyone was already seated, the company's executives among them. A few minutes of quiet shuffling passed, and then the door opened and the company president walked in. Adrian. The entire room rose to greet him, a gesture of respect. He gave a small motion of his hand. "Please, take your seats. Let us begin." He lowered himself into his chair and allowed a moment of silence to settle over the table. Then he looked up and called out the next name on the agenda. "Development Team 4." It was Ms. Victoria's group. "Is the chef ready?" President Adrian asked. "Actually..." Ms. Victoria's words began to stumble. "Ms. Chloe was supposed to present for our team." She never got to finish. "Why? Is there a problem?" Adrian asked. "Well, that's..." The sound of the door opening cut her off. Ms. Victoria turned around, and so did everyone else. It was Chloe. She slipped into the boardroom on her toes, her face and half her body hidden behind a
Last Updated: 2026-11-01
Chapter: A Chance to Prove HerselfChloe hurried into the building, praying she wouldn't be late. She signed in at the front desk, barely slowing down, and made straight for the department's team office. Her bag landed on her desk with a dull thud. She didn't even stop to catch her breath. Ms. Victoria was standing near the window with a file in her hand, and Chloe crossed the floor to her at once. "Good morning, Ms. Victoria." "Good morning, Chloe." Ms. Victoria looked up. "Yes?" "I finished the profile on Chef Caleb that you requested." Chloe held out a thick file with both hands. "There's also a proposal for our collaboration." Ms. Victoria's brows lifted. "Goodness. Did you finish all of this in one day?" "I already had a few ideas from the last recommendation," Chloe explained. "So it didn't take very long." Ms. Victoria took the file, slipped her glasses on, and began to read. The room seemed to quiet around her. She turned the pages slowly until her finger stopped on a single line. "White kimchi ravioli?"
Last Updated: 2026-10-30
Chapter: A Kiss He Couldn't ForgetAdrian's grandfather sat in his favorite armchair, a cup of coffee in his right hand and his eyes fixed on the television. On the screen, the two leads stood face to face, and the old man reacted to every line. He gasped, nodded, and swatted at the air as if he could reach into the screen and direct them himself. Across the room, Adrian watched without really seeing. On the screen, the two characters leaned toward each other, tilted their heads, and, with a clumsy little bump, their lips touched. Adrian's mind went somewhere else entirely: the street in front of the family business, Chloe's face inches from his own, and the accidental brush of her lips against his. Before he realized what he was doing, his fingers rose to his mouth. The moment replayed in his mind, and he quickly lowered his hand as if someone might have caught him. "What kind of show makes two characters fall for each other after just one kiss?" he muttered, standing up and striding out of the sitting room. "Thi
Last Updated: 2026-10-24
Chapter: The Price of IndependenceAria sat at the breakfast table, listlessly stirring her tea and wishing the morning would hurry up and end. Across from her sat her father, Mr. Victor Stone. He folded his morning newspaper with the serene composure of a man who had already made up his mind and saw no reason to entertain further debate. "You'll go on a date next week," he said plainly. Aria’s spoon froze. "Dad, are you pretending you don't know, or do you genuinely not know?" she asked, her voice tight. "Haven't you heard a single thing about my previous blind dates?" "I've heard." Victor took a slow, deliberate sip of his coffee. Aria stared at him in utter disbelief. "And you still want me to go on another one?" "That's precisely why I looked internationally this time instead of domestically." Victor pointed a finger at her, leaving his underlying message crystal clear: nobody left at home was willing to deal with her anymore. The cutlery slipped from Aria's fingers, clattering loudly against her fine china
Last Updated: 2026-10-18
The Billionaire's Fortune Bride
THE BILLIONAIRE'S FORTUNE BRIDE
Evelyn never imagined that saving her family would cost her the freedom to choose whom she married.
When her father falls into an overwhelming debt, Evelyn finds herself trapped in a desperate situation. With no way to repay the money, she is presented with an unexpected offer: marry Berling, a wealthy and influential billionaire, and her father's debt will be settled.
For Berling, marriage is nothing more than a business arrangement. His grandfather's fortune comes with expectations, and securing his inheritance means finding a woman who can fit perfectly into his world. He needs a wife, and Evelyn needs money.
A deal is made. A contract is signed. And two strangers become husband and wife.
Their marriage comes with rules, conditions, and one important understanding: love is never part of the agreement.
But living under the same roof proves more complicated than either of them expected. Beneath Berling's cold exterior lies a man Evelyn never anticipated meeting, while the woman he married for convenience slowly becomes someone he cannot imagine losing.
What happens when a marriage built on money begins to grow into something real?
And when the contract finally comes to an end, will Berling choose his fortune or the woman who has become his greatest treasure?
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Chapter: The Power MoveThe heavy iron doors of the Montgomery manor clicked shut behind them, cutting off Richard's furious shouting and Victoria's shrill protests. The storm had not let up, but as Arthur and Evelyn descended the grand stone steps, the downpour no longer felt like a threat. It felt like a cleansing. Arthur kept his arm around Evelyn's waist, pulling her against his side to shield her from the wind as they reached the waiting Maybach. The driver held the door open, his eyes wide with awe and relief at seeing them emerge unharmed. They slid into the leather interior, and the door sealed with a quiet thud that locked out the rest of the world. For a long moment, neither of them spoke. The adrenaline that had carried them through the confrontation began to recede, leaving behind a bone-deep exhaustion and something else: a raw, uncharted vulnerability. Arthur turned to look at her. His wet hair clung to his forehead, and his tuxedo shirt was soaked through, but his eyes were completely clea
Last Updated: 2026-11-05
Chapter: Beyond the Contract.The rain fell in sheets as the Maybach tore down the slick highway towards the sprawling Montgomery estate in upstate New York. Inside the cabin, the silence was suffocating, broken only by the aggressive slap of the windshield wipers. Arthur sat perfectly rigid, his jaw clenched so tightly that the muscles jumped. The cold, calculating billionaire was gone. In his place sat a man running on pure desperation. He checked his watch: 1:14 a.m. The SEC offices would open in less than eight hours. If Victoria leaked that document, Sterling Holdings could be thrown into chaos, and the Vance mills would be crushed in the fallout. Beside him, Evelyn stared straight ahead, her hands clasped tightly in her lap. The emerald silk of her gown seemed to mock the ruin closing in on them. "Arthur," she whispered, her voice cracking. "If we can't get it back..." "We will." His voice dropped to a dangerous rasp. He reached across the console and gripped her hand, his palm warm against her ice-cold
Last Updated: 2026-11-03
Chapter: The Price of a KissBefore a single word could be exchanged, Arthur reached for her. His large hand slid firmly around her waist, pulling her flush against his side with a possessive intensity that made a few nearby socialites gasp. "Everything all right?" he murmured, his voice low and rough, meant only for her. "Victoria tried to write our script for us," Evelyn whispered, looking up into his eyes, her heart hammering against her ribs. "I think it's time we showed her who the directors are." A dark, prideful fire kindled in Arthur's grey eyes. "With pleasure." Right there, in the centre of the Waldorf ballroom, beneath the watchful gaze of the Sterling board and a stunned Victoria Montgomery, Arthur leaned down. It was no polite, corporate kiss. His hand tightened at her waist, anchoring her to him, while the other rose to cup the back of her neck, his thumb tracing her jawline. He pressed his lips to hers in a slow, deeply intense, unmistakably public kiss. It was a display of passion that shatt
Last Updated: 2026-11-03
Chapter: The first testThe wall of camera flashes detonated the moment Arthur's shoes hit the pavement. He turned, ignoring the shouting reporters, and held out his hand to guide Evelyn from the car. As she stepped into the crisp autumn air, the emerald silk of her gown caught the glare of the flashbulbs, making her look radiant against the dark New York night. Arthur slid an arm around her waist and drew her flush against his side. Evelyn didn't stiffen. She leaned into his warmth, her hand resting naturally against his lapel as they climbed the velvet-roped carpet. The transition from penthouse rehearsal to the real world was seamless. "Mr. Sterling! Is it true it was a whirlwind romance?" a reporter shouted over the barricade. "Mrs. Sterling, look over here!" another called. Arthur gave the press a controlled, perfectly practised smile, but his eyes remained sharp and watchful as he guided her through the heavy glass doors of the Waldorf Astoria, leaving the roar of the paparazzi behind. Inside, th
Last Updated: 2026-11-03
Chapter: The Night Before the Gala"We have a problem," Evelyn said the following evening as Arthur walked out of the library corridor. The Waldorf Astoria gala was tomorrow night. "Us," she continued. "We can talk the talk, Arthur, but tomorrow there will be hundreds of cameras. If our body language looks stiff, the contract narrative wins. We need to rehearse the choreography until it looks like second nature." Arthur crossed the marble floor slowly and stopped exactly three feet away. "Fine. We'll start with basic navigation. When I guide you through a crowd..." He stepped into her space, and the clean scent of cedarwood enveloped her. Slowly, he reached out and placed his palm against the small of her back. Evelyn winced at the unexpected warmth of his hand. "Too stiff," Arthur observed, his voice dropping to a low murmur. He slid his hand lower, anchoring it against her hip, and drew her a full step closer until the tips of her shoes brushed against his. "Lean into my weight. Let your shoulder rest agains
Last Updated: 2026-11-03
Chapter: A Reason to FightArthur took a slow, heavy step into the library, and the air thickened with tension. "Put it back," he said. His voice was flat, edged with chilling authority. Evelyn's hand trembled, but she returned the leather journal to the drawer and turned the key in the lock. "Arthur, we need to talk about what your grandfather wrote. If your position on the board is that fragile..." "We don't need to do anything, Evelyn, except follow the terms of the contract you signed." He cut her off cleanly. "You violated the single boundary I set in this house. Do not mistake my financial backing for an invitation into my life. Go to your room. We're done here." Evelyn swallowed the lump in her throat, then lifted her chin in defiance. "I'm your wife for the next two years, Arthur, not your employee. You can't just order me around in your own apartment." "I can," Arthur replied. He opened his laptop and shut her out completely. The three days that followed were defined by a brutal, free
Last Updated: 2026-11-02
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