OFF THE ICE, INTO MY HEART
Noah Hayes, an NHL hockey star, had never believed in love because he thought people wanted him for what he had, not who he was. Lena Carter had just caught her boyfriend cheating on her with someone she never expected.
When a photo of Noah helping Lena went viral and turned into a scandal. Noah's PR manager, with no other solution, suggested a fake
relationship—a signed contract with no feelings involved.
It was all supposed to be easy, except when Noah started leaving her breakfast before training and being there whenever she needed him.
Lena Carter also ended up falling for the man she was only supposed to pretend to love, believing Noah had also fallen in love with her. But unknown to her, all that care meant nothing to him. She mistook his care for love.
Noah was too afraid to believe he had feelings for her, but by the time he finally admitted that he truly loved her, it might already be too late.
But Noah must decide if he's willing to win her back. This time, not with a contract, but with the truth.
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Chapter: THE CONTRACTIf Ethan hadn't cheated on her, she would probably be on vacation, living her best life. Her breakup with Ethan was the start of all her problems. The media dragged her online; she was falsely misunderstood by the press, people called her names, and now she was just jobless and could also be homeless if she didn't find a way.It fucking hurt.Everything was just too much for one person to contain.By the time Lena arrived at the firm, it felt like the air was heavy, and she struggled to breathe. But anyway, after staring at the firm for what felt like forever, she slowly went into the building, her hand wrapped around the strap of her bag.When she stepped fully inside the building, she stopped at the other side of the glass door that separated her from the main office. She dipped her hands into her bag and brought out her pass card issued to every employee who worked there. She tried scanning her card, expecting the glass to open as usual.Her heartbeat skipped for a moment.Her card
Last Updated: 2026-09-16
Chapter: ONE PROBLEM AFTER THE OTHER.Her heart sank; everything seemed blurry to her.“I don't want to ever see you in my firm again, and the only time I want to see you is tomorrow so that you can come pack your belongings and get the hell out.” It felt as if something had been ripped from her chest. Of course, it had.Emma knew another wave of tears was coming. What she had just heard would break her all over again.Lena slowly dropped to the floor as she buried her face in her palms, and the tears she'd finally held back spilled over.“Hey, Lena, don't do this to yourself; we are going to deal with this together.” Emma also fell to the floor as she tried to comfort her best friend.Tears continued to fall from Lena's eyes as she climbed onto her bed, her face buried in her pillow. Soon, she fell asleep.The next morning, Lena woke up with swollen red eyes. She slowly got out of bed. Her legs wobbled as she walked into the kitchen. “Fuck, my head hurts.” She squeezed her eyes shut, trying to ease the pounding in her he
Last Updated: 2026-09-16
Chapter: IT COULDN'T GET ANY WORSEA moment later, they were standing in front of her, and this time the smiles on their faces were more visible.“Hey Lena, how are you doing?” Sophie spoke first.Lena stood still as she met their eyes without flinching. “I'm good, as you can see,” she forced a smile. “What do you both want?”“Oh, I came to give you something and also to take something from you.”What on earth was this bitch blabbering about?“I don't need anything from you and your so-called fiancé, and what the hell do you still want to take from me?” she scoffed. “You have already taken him.” She pointed her middle finger towards Ethan, who stood beside her. “Or do you also want to take my life? You're not always satisfied, are you?”Sophie turned her head around, scanning the building. Everyone eyes were fixed on them, and the whispers grew louder. This was what she wanted: people's attention, just so she could drag Lena's ego down. Of course, she wasn't yet satisfied. She wanted more.Emma, who had been dozing on
Last Updated: 2026-09-12
Chapter: THE OFFER I REFUSEDWhat the fuck is that supposed to mean? Lena remained dumbfounded.“It’s so simple. You guys only need to pretend to the public that you are both in a relationship for six months, and that is it.”“You’ve got to be kidding me,” Lena and Noah blurted out at the same time.“You two need to do this fucking shit.” Olivia took a breath before continuing. “For your fucking reputation.”The office went still; you could hear a pin drop. Lena threw herself onto the couch, her head facing the ceiling as her finger continued to tap the edge of the desk beside her.And Noah.His face said it all. Definitely, he would be the hardest to convince. Suddenly, his voice echoed through the office. “I'm not going to pretend to date someone in public just because her so-called fucking reputation is at stake.”“And yours is also at stake, so keep your damn voice down,” Olivia said before rubbing a hand down her face. “And if I have to say, you're at fault here. You caused this."“Enough,” he snapped. “I've
Last Updated: 2026-09-12
Chapter: A WAY OUTNoah paced back and forth, each step heavier than the last, the glass of whiskey in his hand untouched.Olivia didn't say a word. She stood perfectly still, her gaze fixed on him. The worst part wasn't that she was staring; it was the silence. He knew the silence alone was dangerous.“Do you have any idea what you have just done?” Olivia said, finally breaking the silence. “I thought you were going to fix it, but instead, you only made things worse.”“I didn't know what to do in that moment; that was the only thing that came to mind.”Olivia let out a bitter laugh.“What the hell were you thinking? Do you think Lena Carter will stay quiet after hearing your statement?” She took a sharp step forward. “If Lena Carter comes out and tells the world that she isn't your girlfriend, we will all be screwed for life.”“What was I supposed to do in that situation? I was being pressured at that moment,” he pointed out. The rumor had already taken over the Internet. Denying it would only make thi
Last Updated: 2026-09-04
Chapter: NOW EVERYONE KNOWSNoah swallowed the lump in his throat, pushing his tension down with it. “You could go now. I'll be right there.” The door slowly closed behind them, and the weight of what awaited him settled over him.“You have to face your fear, Noah.” He gave a slight nod, straightened his rumpled jacket, and headed for the door. Olivia followed him.Cameras flashed the moment he stepped into the press room. Reporters surged toward him, and his name echoed through the room.His security personnel followed closely, keeping the reporters from getting too close. They threw questions at him before he even reached the podium.“Is Lena Carter your girlfriend?”“Are you two in a secret relationship?”“Were you the reason she broke up with the sports reporter?”Noah looked out at the crowd. His eyes found Olivia standing beside the podium.For a moment, he forgot how to speak.He knew there was no turning back. The camera flashes lit up in front of him. He felt the weight of the decision pressing down on
Last Updated: 2026-09-04
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