His Bride by Contract, His Obsession by Fate
Rory Salazar has spent her life sacrificing everything for her family—working herself to exhaustion, paying off her late father’s debts, and holding on to the one thing that kept her going: her boyfriend of five years.
But on the night of their anniversary, her world shatters.
Instead of love, she discovers betrayal—her boyfriend in bed with her own sister… and a truth far worse than cheating. They are already married.
Heartbroken and humiliated, Rory drowns her pain in alcohol—only to meet a mysterious old man who offers her an unexpected escape: marry his son, and leave her broken past behind.
Desperate and reckless, Rory agrees.
What she doesn’t expect is that the man she’s about to marry is a cold, powerful billionaire who has no interest in love… and even less interest in her.
What starts as a contract soon becomes something far more dangerous.
Because the moment Rory steps into his world, she’s no longer the woman who was betrayed—she’s the woman everyone will regret underestimating.
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Chapter: Chapter Eight“What are you talking about?” Alana stuttered, trying to play dumb, but the sheer panic in her eyes gave her away instantly.“Don’t lie to me!” Rory yelled.Rory’s hands shook uncontrollably, her heart pounding against her ribs in sheer fury. She forced herself to repeat in her mind that this was all just an act—that now was not yet the right time to throw their ultimate betrayal in their faces.“Rory, sweetie…” her mother called out, her face drained of color. Amanda was visibly unsettled by Rory’s outburst.“Babe, calm down,” Richard interjected nervously. “What are you talking about? What pregnancy?”Rory shook her head, fixing her gaze firmly on Alana. “I know I let you pursue your passion for modeling and acting. But you promised Dad that you would finish your studies first, Alana! You promised him!”“Just calm down, Rory!” Amanda snapped at her.Rory whirled around to face Amanda. “Mom, she’s only twenty-one! She’s barely an adult! How could she go and get herself pregnant?”Ama
Last Updated: 2026-08-08
Chapter: Chapter Seven“Rory!” Alana suddenly shrieked.Everyone snapped their heads toward her, visibly stunned and caught completely off guard by Alana’s sudden outburst.Rory’s mother rushed over to Alana, grabbing her arm. “Why are you screaming all of a sudden?”Rory feigned a hurt, confused expression. “Why are you screaming like that, Alana? Do you have a problem with me kissing Richard?”Her mother, Amanda, let out a forced, nervous laugh. “What are you talking about, dear? Of course your sister doesn't have a problem with you and Richard. Alana’s just not feeling well today, so she’s a little irritable.”“Your mom’s right, Babe,” Richard chimed in, his nervousness written all over his face.Instead of backing down, Rory decided to push her sister’s buttons even further. She stared down Alana, who was clearly on the verge of tears from sheer frustration but couldn't say a word.“Do you have a problem with me, Alana?” Rory asked coldly.“What?” Richard blurted out beside her. “Babe…”Rory raised an e
Last Updated: 2026-08-07
Chapter: Chapter SixRory didn't press him any further to see a picture of his son. She would meet him eventually anyway. But she had a hunch that there was a rift between the two, which was why the old man didn't have a single photo to show her. Still, she refrained from prying—it was none of her business and fell outside the terms of their agreement.After wrapping up her conversation with her soon-to-be father-in-law, Rory decided to head home. She declined a ride from one of Mr. Dimitrios’ drivers because she had her own car. Mr. Dimitrios had already arranged for her vehicle to be retrieved and delivered.Standing in her apartment lobby, Rory felt a growing heaviness in her chest with every step she took. She didn't want to see her mother, nor did she want to face her sister. She had no idea how she was going to look them in the eye—or if she would simply explode in rage and physically hurt Alana.Yet, no matter how hard it was, she had to face them. She needed to suppress her emotions. Today marked
Last Updated: 2026-08-07
Chapter: Chapter FiveRory swallowed hard, unsure of how to respond to the old man. But as the memory of being betrayed by the three people she trusted most flashed through her mind, the fire of rage burned bright in her heart again.She looked the old man straight in the eye. “I’ll handle that. You don’t need to worry about it.”A smirk played on the old man's lips, clearly pleased by the sheer determination in Rory’s eyes. This was precisely why he chose her to be his daughter-in-law. She was intelligent, and above all, deeply devoted to family. She was the one who could teach his son how to feel emotion.Mr. Dimitrios clasped his hands together and offered Rory a smile. “Are you ready to sign the contract?”Rory grimaced. “I lost the envelope. I don’t know where I left—”“This one?” Mr. Dimitrios interrupted, holding up the very same envelope he had given her earlier.Her eyes widened. “H-How did you get that?”“You left it in the car,” the old man replied with an indifferent shrug.Rory breathed a sigh
Last Updated: 2026-08-07
Chapter: Chapter Four‘Mommy knows?’ Rory’s entire body went numb at what she heard. It felt as though even her breathing had stopped. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing.“Alana, sweetheart… You know your older sister is the one providing for us. She’s working for us and for your father’s debt. What if she finds out you deceived her? That you slept with her boyfriend? And that you even married him behind her back? I know… you’re Richard’s wife now. But your sister is the one your in-laws actually want. And I’m sure Richard won’t be able to help us with your daddy’s debts. Shh… don’t cry, sweetie. That’s bad for my grandchild. Alright, I’m going to hang up now. Your sister might arrive soon. And please, go home later. She might look for you.”Rory couldn't take any more of what she heard. Her entire body shaking, she stepped out of her unit. It was total déjà vu. The exact same thing had happened to her yesterday when she caught her boyfriend. Now, she had just caught her mother talking to her sister
Last Updated: 2026-08-02
Chapter: Chapter ThreeRory woke to a dry throat and a severe headache, forcing her to open her eyes. Her brow quickly furrowed as an unfamiliar ceiling greeted her.“Where am I?” she asked, her voice barely a whisper.As Rory looked around, she quickly bolted upright in bed. This wasn’t her room, and it certainly wasn’t a hospital. So where was she?Clutching her head, the events of yesterday slowly rushed back to her: catching her sister and her boyfriend together, and most of all, drinking at the bar until she drowned herself in alcohol and lost consciousness.Once she calmed down a bit, Rory noticed how incredibly spacious the room was. The structure was beautiful, and the design choices were aesthetically pleasing. There seemed to be only two colours in the room: black and white.Looking at the pillow, she knew she couldn't be mistaken. It was a luxury brand of pillow and blanket—the kind Rory's family used back when they lived a comfortable and wealthy life.Gulping hard, a sudden realisation hit her.
Last Updated: 2026-06-27
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