The Billionaire's Hidden Price
Lyra Cole has spent her life fighting to survive. Burdened with the hospital bills for her ailing mother. Her life has always been a delicate balancing act, working multiple jobs to care for her sick mother and younger brother while hiding her talent in digital art, a skill that could change her life if given a chance. But when her mother's condition suddenly deteriorates, she is faced with a staggering medical bill that she cannot possibly pay. Desperate and heartbroken, Lyra turns to her boyfriend, Steve, for help, only to find him betraying her in the cruelest way, shattering her trust completely.
With no money, no support, and now unemployed after being unjustly fired from her restaurant job, Lyra feels the walls closing in. Her world seems to collapse until Alexander Dayn, a cold, calculating billionaire CEO, appears with an offer she cannot ignore. He can pay for her mother's treatment but only under one condition; she must enter a contract marriage with him. With no other options, Lyra reluctantly considers the agreement, unaware of the true complexities of Alexander’s world.
As they explore a world of luxury, control, and dangerous power plays, Lyra discovers that Alexander's motives are far beyond getting married to her but linked to protecting her from external threats tied to his empire.
Undeniable attraction, different personalities, clashing wills, and forced proximity push them into a tense, addictive relationship. Lyra's independence challenges Alexander's dominic, while his control and secrets test her resilience. Their bond is further tested when outside enemies target Lyra and long-buried secrets surface, forcing both to confront their fears, desires, and past mistakes.
Eventually, Lyra's courage and talent give her leverage, while Alexander's growing love for her is more than obligation.
Together they must choose each other selflessly.
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Chapter: Chapter 5: The Woman He ChoseLyra POV I woke up feeling unfamiliar with where I was. My eyes fluttered open slowly, blinking against the soft glow of light filtering through tall glass windows. For a moment, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling, my mind blank, my body feeling heavy, like I had been dropped into someone else's life overnight. Then slowly it hit me. The hospital.The contract.Alexander.My breath caught as I pushed myself up abruptly. My heart is racing. I look around. "This isn't my room." I muttered beneath my breath. The bed beneath me was too soft. Too big. Too expensive. Even the sheets felt foreign against my skin. I tried to remember how I got here, but it felt shady. The last thing I remembered was standing in that cold, intimidating living room... holding that file... realizing Alexander had been watching me long before I knew he existed. After that, nothing.I frowned, feeling a bit frustrated at myself. Did I fall asleep? Did someone bring me here? I became unsure and confused.
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Chapter: Chapter 4: The Rules of Being His WifeLyra POV I didn't remember how I got out of the restaurant. The first thing I felt was relief. The evening air was hitting my face like a slap. I tightened my grip on my bag and went to the hospital. That was all that mattered. The moment I stepped into the hospital, only one thing mattered to me. My mother. I rushed down the hallway, my steps quick, my heart pounding so loudly it felt like it would burst out of my chest. The smell of antiseptic hit me again, but this time it didn't suffocate me. This time, it gave me hope."Lyra!"Martin's voice echoed down the corridor. I turned just in time to see him running toward me. His face was pale, his eyes red, like he hadn't stopped crying since I left."Martin," I breathed out.He wrapped his arms around me tightly, almost desperately."Where were you?" he asked, grabbing my arms. "The doctors said they've started the treatment, but they kept asking about the payment and...""They've been paid," I cut in quickly.He froze. "What? "For
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Chapter: Chapter 3: The Choice That Broke meLyra POVCustomers began to come into the restaurant, and that diverted the attention between the stranger and me. Before I could settle my mind, he talked."I don't stay in crowded places, and as you can see, the restaurant is getting full. Come with me to the VIP room." He said with a firm voice, but his eyes didn't leave my sight.After some time, we got to the VIP room. I sat on the chair, still thinking about the whole issue in my head. The money is right there, right in front of me. Stacks of it are neatly arranged, cold, yet powerful enough to decide who lives and who does not.My mother's life. Every clock that ticks counts louder than I could imagine. My fingers trembled at my sides as I stared at it. My mind spinning, I felt disturbed. My heart, refusing to settle. This wasn't real, was it? A stranger walks into my life, offers me everything I need, and all I have to do in return is marry him."No. No, this has to be some kind of twisted joke," I muttered silently."I don't
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Chapter: Chapter 2: Price of SurvivalLyra POVAfter some moments, I arrived at the restaurant. But something felt off. The staff avoided my eyes. The air was tense. I walked straight into the office as Mr. Johnson was waiting at the desk, arms crossed. "Finally," he said as soon as I stepped inside. "You're fired."The words hit harder than anything I couldn't imagine."What?""You heard me," he said softly. "You're no longer needed here."My chest tightened out of shock. "What did I do?"He scoffed. "Don't act innocent. Do you know who you offended last night?" He asked.My mind raced as I remembered what had happened last night."The VIP customer. The arrogant man who grabbed my waist. The one I had pulled away from.""I didn't do anything wrong," I said firmly."You embarrassed him," Mr. Johnson snapped."And now I am paying for the price of your attitude.""So you are firing me because I refused to let a customer touch me?" I asked while looking at him in disbelief."I'm firing you because you are replaceable." The
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Chapter: Chapter 1: Unfortunate ConditionLyra’s POV The fluorescent lights of the hospital hallway made everything feel unreal, like I was trapped in a box that was shaking and I couldn't escape. My mother lay inside the ICU room, weak, pale, and trembling on the hospital bed. I could see the seconds that I couldn't afford to waste."Lyra Cole?"I heard my name being called as I snapped my head toward the voice. Doctor Roland, the senior doctor. Stepped toward me, his expression calm but grim. The kind of expression that always shows something was terribly wrong."How is she?" I demanded, my voice sharper than I intended. My hands were trembling, and at the same time I could hear how fast my heart beats, but I clenched them into fists to keep myself composed.Dr. Roland sighed, removing his glasses and rubbing his eyes. "Lyra," he paused for some moment before he continued. "Her condition has deteriorated overnight. The infection has spread, and her organs are beginning to fail. She needs to undergo an intensive surgery imm
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