The billionaire's unprepared marriage
She was never meant to stand beside a billionaire.
Now she is one.
When Lura David accidentally spills coffee on a stranger’s thousand-dollar suit, she thinks it’s just another bad day. Broke, exhausted, and drowning in bills, she’s used to apologies that fix nothing.
But the man she bumps into isn’t just anyone he’s Lord Xavier Blackwood, a ruthless billionaire with thirty days to fulfill a brutal condition:
“Inherit this company, or your brother takes everything.”
To claim his legacy, Xavier needs a wife. Love isn’t required just a signature on a contract.
He never expected to choose Lura sharp-tongued, unimpressed, and utterly indifferent to his wealth. But that’s exactly why she’s perfect.
One contract. Twelve months. Three million dollars.
No emotions. No attachments.
But Lura is not what she seems not the way she fights him, not the secrets she hides from him, and not the way she makes him feel.
Xavier’s enemies are watching.
Lura’s past is catching up.
And the contract meant to save them… might destroy them both.
When betrayal splits them apart, Lura disappears
Only to return as something Xavier never saw coming:
A billionaire. A CEO.
Two enemies. Two empires. One love that was never supposed to survive.
But after lies, heartbreak, and war…
Will they still choose each other?
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Chapter: The beginning of foreverToday morning felt different.Not heavy.Not tense.Just… peace that has never exist.For the first time in what felt like forever, I woke up without the weight of fear pressing against my chest. No emergency calls of chaos. No sudden threats. No boardroom battles waiting to unfold. No unnecessary drama.Just quiet. Ans peace.I sat up slowly in bed, sunlight spilling across the room curtain. The air felt warm, gentle, almost unreal.Everything had changed magnificently.William was gone.The board had stabilized.The Blackwood Empire was finally standing strong again.And somehow…But, I still found it hard to believe.A soft knock came at the door.“Come in,” I called calmly.The door opened gently, and Catherine stepped inside.Now She looked radiant healthier than I had ever seen her. The weakness that once lingered in her eyes was gone, replaced with quiet strength.“Sister Lura, You’re still in bed?” she teased softly.I smiled.“Yes, That’s because I finally slept well.”She w
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Chapter: The fall of WilliamThe expected morning the news broke, the entire city seemed to hold its breath. The estate was shaken. I knew everything about it even before I saw the headlines.The atmosphere inside the Blackwood Empire headquarters felt different like never before. People were whispering in corners. Assistants moved faster than usual. Phones kept ringing over and over. Everyone felt it and wanted to confirm it. something big was happening.I stepped out of the elevator beside Xavier, and immediately, several employees lowered their voices and they see me.They already knew.Or at least… they sensed it already.“Miss Lura… Mr. Xavier…” the receptionist greeted nervously.Xavier nodded calmly without looking there.We walked toward his office, but halfway there, his phone vibrated again.Calmly, He looked at the screen.“It’s Elena.”He answered.“It’s starting,” she said calmly.Xavier glanced at me suspiciously.“Yes, We’re ready.”“Turn on the news,” Elena replied.The call ended shortly.We bot
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Chapter: The truth behind ElenaThe morning arrive to quickly and felt unusually quiet.Not peaceful.Just… quiet.The kind of quiet that made you feel like something important was about to happen.I stood beside the large window beside Xavier’s bed, watching the city below. The Blackwood Empire was slowly stabilizing again, but tension still lingered beneath the surface. Some board members were still uncertain. Others were quietly watching without judging yet.And Elena is secretly preparing to strike…Now, Elena remained the biggest uncertainty.Impromptu, She had asked for another meeting this morning again. Just the three of us. No any board members.No assistants.No William.Just us.That alone made my instincts uneasy.The room door opened softly behind me.I turned slowly.Xavier walked in, his expression calm but thoughtful. He loosened his tie slightly as he approached me.“Lura, You didn’t sleep well,” he said quietly.I gave a faint smile. “You didn’t either.”He didn’t deny it bluntly.“Lura, You still
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Chapter: Shadow of betrayalThe morning sunlight barely touched the estate as I stepped into the boardroom full of tension. Every detail felt heightened: the polished mahogany table, the gleam of the floor, the cold gaze of board members who had spent decades shaping the Blackwood empire.I could feel the tension in the room before I even spoke. Every of the member knew why I was there. Everyone knew what was at stake.Xavier stood at the head of the table, calm and reserved as ever, but I could sense the subtle tightness in his shoulders. He didn’t need to speak; the empire’s weight was already pressing down on him.I took a deep breath and stepped forward bravely. “Good morning, everyone here,” I said clearly, letting my voice carry through the silence. “We’re all here to ensure the Blackwood empire continues to grow, to remain strong, and to leave no room for uncertainty.”There were some murmurs, some nods, some skeptical frowns. William’s loyalists, though quiet, were glaring. I could feel their resentmen
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Chapter: The boardroom tensionI didn’t say a word as I stepped into the room. Every instinct in me screamed to stay calm, to read the air well, to measure the angles before I made a move.Xavier’s eyes met mine briefly, a silent reassurance, but they flicked back immediately to Elena. She was composed, poised, the perfect picture of confidence. And yet… there was something in the way she looked at me that made my skin crawl. Not fear. Not respect. Something colder.“Elena,” I said, my voice steady. “I assume you’ve come with your proposal?”She smiled faintly. “Yes, Miss Lura. I thought it would be best if we laid everything on the table. No pretenses.”I crossed my arms, taking a slow step closer to them. “Good. Let’s start there. What exactly do you want?” I direct my question to Elena.Her eyes glimmered. “I want to help the company grow and be more successful. To strengthen Xavier’s position and by extension, the empire.”“And what do you expect get back out of it?” I asked, keeping my tone neutral but sharp.
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Chapter: The meeting that changed everythingI barely slept all the night.The hospital room was too quiet, but my mind wasn’t. Every time I closed my eyes, I kept thinking about Xavier meeting Elena alone. It didn’t sit and go well with me. Not because I doubted Xavier ability to confront her but because Elena wasn’t predictable.And unpredictable people were the most dangerous to deal with.Morning came very slowly.The sunlight slipped through the hospital curtains, casting a pale glow across Catherine’s bright face. She was still asleep, her breathing steady and okay, calmer than the night before. That alone eased some of the tension in my chest and ease me.I quietly stepped out of the room, careful not to suddenly wake her.The hallway was quiet. Nurses moved softly, and the faint smell of antiseptic filled the air again. I walked toward the waiting area maybe I could get some snack, my phone already in my hand.No text messages.No gmail messages.I frowned.Xavier should have finished the meeting by now I think.Just as
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