Breaking The Cold Captain
"Smile for the cameras, sweetheart," the deep, icy voice rumbled against my ear.
I stared in horror at Julian, the billionaire hockey captain I represented and the man who made my PR career a living hell. "What are you doing?" I hissed as paparazzi flashes blinded us.
"Saving you," he murmured, his grip tightening possessively on my waist. Then, he looked dead at the cameras. "My fiancée and I would appreciate some privacy."
Maya thought her life was finally on track—until a devastating betrayal by the people she trusted most shattered her world at the team’s annual gala. Facing absolute career destruction and public humiliation, her only lifeline comes from the last man she’d ever choose: Julian, the team’s cold, billionaire captain.
To survive the media storm, they sign a strict, six-month fake engagement contract. The terms are simple: move into his penthouse, convince the world they’re madly in love, and keep things strictly professional.
Except Julian forgot to mention one detail: his penthouse isn't empty.
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Chapter: The MallJULIANThis woman was the most infuriating person I'd ever met in my life.Maya sat in the passenger seat as I drove, her hair brushed back with a blue headpiece on. The problem was that she was wearing a red shirt and blue trousers.We had an hour to get to the family dinner, and this was what she'd chosen to wear. The colours were terribly uncoordinated, and even worse, the outfit was too casual.I took a left turn instead of the right that led to my parents' house, and she looked up from her phone."I thought you said you lived in Fifth Avenue?" she asked, confused."I do. You're not wearing that to dinner," I declared, not caring about the expression on her face.She was such a fun person to irritate, but she was getting under my skin, and I really regretted bringing such an uncoordinated person into my house."You said it was a casual dinner, nothing new. You're the one who's dressed all in white, looking like the Statue of Liberty!" she proclaimed, but I didn't respond.My finge
Last Updated: 2026-11-09
Chapter: NewsMAYAIt had been over an hour, and he still wasn't out of the bathroom.I'd be glad if he slept in there, for all I cared.I turned off the lights, put my phone on the bedside cupboard and snuggled under the ridiculously heavy blanket.The room was quiet, but I was too aware that he was still in the bathroom.What was he doing in there?It wasn't like it concerned me, but...Oh, shut it, Maya. Just get some sleep.Taking a deep breath, I shut my eyes and slowly drifted into the land where he didn't exist.The bathroom door opened so abruptly that it made me jump.I turned to look at him through the darkness, but the bathroom light illuminated his body. Water dripped from his skin, and his towel hung dangerously low.I swallowed before quickly turning the other way, pretending to be asleep.Jesus!I shook off the chills running through me and held on to the edge of the blanket.I heard him walk around the room, grumbling something I couldn't make out, but I didn't dare turn around.A m
Last Updated: 2026-11-06
Chapter: RoommatesMAYAMy entire family left the hall, and I turned to Julian."I'm living with you now?" I questioned, and he rubbed his temple."That was just said in the heat of the moment.""You weren't even meant to be here. This is my family matter. The last thing I need is your block head interrupting that!" I snapped.The hall was almost empty, so I couldn't care less about what "the public" thought."You're welcome. Again.""Stop saving me from my family. I can handle things on my own. Now, my darling fiancé, get me home. I'm sick of this!"I sarcastically brushed my handkerchief against the wine Clara had spilled on my dress.Wonderful! Now she had ruined one of my favourite dresses.I pulled a ribbon from my purse and tied my hair up. The evening was completely ruined. I just hoped the charity event had gone well. I'd have to ask the finance department tomorrow.Julian walked away without waiting for me, grumbling about me throwing my shoes at him.He had made me a ridiculous proposal and st
Last Updated: 2026-11-06
Chapter: The DealMAYAJulian pulled me away from the paparazzi and towards the closed curtains of the hall leading to the VIP rooms.'My fiancée and I would appreciate some privacy.'His words echoed in my head. I pulled my hand from his grip, but he pushed me into an empty room and turned on the light."What is wrong with you?!" I snapped."What is wrong with me? I just saved you from the worst embarrassment of your career, and you're asking me what's wrong with me?"A laugh escaped me."Oh no, that's not what you did. You announced to the world that I'm your fiancée in front of the paparazzi. What do you think this is? A showcase?""Would you let me speak?" He raised an eyebrow, but I continued glaring."I never held your mouth.""You might as well have.""I'm not doing this. Get outside and fix this before it dooms us all."I reached for the door, but he pulled me back, pinning both my hands against the wall above my head."Listen to me.""You bet I am."I stepped on his shoes with my heels, and he
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Chapter: The BallMAYA"Do not put that there!" I snapped for the third time that evening, and the decorator looked at me as though I had grown two heads."Where do you want it?""On the tables! I've told you this many times. The guests will be arriving in thirty minutes. This place better not be a mess when I get back in twenty!" I snapped before storming towards my cabin.Was it so hard to follow simple instructions?It was the team's biggest charity gala, and everything needed to be perfect.I quickly changed out of my clothes and applied a light layer of makeup before letting my curls loose. They'd been up all day, and my heatless curls never disappointed me. I brushed my fingers through my black, voluminous hair before putting on my glasses.Damn! I looked fine.I grabbed the task board and headed for the boys' room. You think handling a toddler is hard? Try being the PR manager of a set of ungrateful boys.I pushed the door open without bothering to knock."Yoh! Can't you knock?" Aaron jumped, cl
Last Updated: 2026-11-06
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