The Ceo's possession: claiming his chaos
A lie sealed with a kiss.A marriage bound by revenge .the only way out is through fire
Two weeks before her fairy-tale society wedding, Ariana Carter, the witty and spirited youngest daughter of the powerful Carter dynasty, catches her fiancé, Simon Vance, in an act of infidelity..Shattered and seeking reckless oblivion, her impulsive escape leads her into a dark city alley and a dangerous confrontation. Only to be saved by Lucas Hill, the enigmatic billionaire CEO who rules the corporate landscape with ruthless efficiency—and who also happens to be her formidable older brother’s closest friend and the man who once coldly rejected her youthful crush.
The very next day, the Carter and Hill families, desperate to avert a financial and media catastrophe caused by Simon's calculated actions, orchestrate a shocking solution: an immediate, high-stakes arranged marriage. Ariana is abruptly thrust into wedlock with Lucas, a man who views her not as a wife, but as a critical business asset—a necessary shield against a looming corporate raid orchestrated by her rejected fiancé.The rules are simple public unity an private war.
This marriage of convenience is a battleground. Lucas, possessive and ice-cold, demands absolute control, determined to safeguard his own empire and protect Ariana with a dominance that borders on suffocating. Ariana, fiercely independent and newly defiant after betrayal, refuses to be a pawn, challenging his command with sharp wit and unexpected business acumen. As they navigate the world of New York's corporate elite, their forced proximity ignites a slow-burn, fiery passion, forcing Lucas to confront the intense, protective feelings he has long hidden for the bright, chaotic girl. Their union is a ticking clock, set against a backdrop of secrets, media scrutiny, and a vengeful ex-fiancé determined to destroy everything they hold dear.
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Chapter: chapter 6 :cold embrace Ariana felt a spike of sharp, icy panic. This wasn’t protection—it was a deliberate, intimate punishment designed to break her down.“You’re insane,” she whispered, facing Lucas in the dimly lit study. “I’m not sleeping in your room. The contract guarantees separate quarters.”“The contract is irrelevant when my wife is actively sabotaging my security measures,” Lucas replied, his voice dangerously soft. He held the small, faded photograph of their past—the only weapon he truly had against her—and his grip tightened around it. “You’ve proven you can’t be trusted alone. You stay where I can watch you. You’re my wife now, and the master suite is your post.”He slipped the photograph into his pocket, a quiet, decisive move that felt like a blade sliding between her ribs. “Don’t worry. The room is large enough. We’ll be separate… in very close quarters.”He didn’t wait for her response. He simply strode out, fully expecting her to follow. With a strangled gasp of rage, Ariana snatched her
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-12-03
Chapter: chapter 5:The new rule ;my bedLucas had just claimed her with a brutal, possessive kiss—a kiss meant for the camera and the legal record. Yet, it left Ariana feeling branded, her lips stinging. He didn't spare her a second glance, immediately returning to signing documents, as if she were a chair he'd moved.An hour later, the news exploded.Lucas’s team released the announcement: "Hill Global and Carter Media accelerate merger with surprise wedding." The story they fed the media was simple: the original engagement was a distraction; the real power move was always Lucas and Ariana. The corporate world gasped, the tabloids went crazy, and Simon Vance was instantly old news.“Phase one complete,” Lucas announced, walking into her wing. He found her staring out the panoramic window. “Now, phase two. You need to perform tonight.”“Perform?”“The investor dinner. Mr. Harrington, a key stakeholder we need on our side, is hosting. You will be on my arm. You will smile. You will act like my adoring, happy bride. And you w
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-12-02
Chapter: chapter 4:vows sealed in fireAriana’s phone went black the moment the study door slammed open. The sound cracked through the room like a gunshot.Lucas stood framed in the doorway, chest rising and falling with barely contained fury. His usual composure—the infamous ice—was gone. What stared back at her was something sharper, primal.The forgotten pizza lay overturned on the floor outside. Inside, she faced a man who looked capable of tearing through the world for control.“Start explaining what you’re doing with classified information,” Lucas said, his voice low and razor-edged.Ariana didn’t flinch. She kept her phone raised, meeting rage with her own fire.“I was looking at your documents. Project Titan. You labeled me Strategic Collateral. Collateral has the right to know the size of the bomb you’re sitting it on.”He stalked toward her, every step radiating lethal control.“This is a breach of security. You’re going to regret this level of intrusion.”“And this is my family’s entire future!” she shot back. “
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-12-02
Chapter: chapter 3: Breaching boundariesThe next few hours blurred into a whirlwind. The moment Ariana signed the Contract of Control, Lucas Hill’s corporate machine snapped around her like a steel cage. Shock slowly melted into something sharper—a fierce, reckless clarity. If she was going to be Strategic Collateral, she would be the most gloriously unmanageable asset Lucas had ever tried to control.While Lucas, Trevor, and an army of lawyers barricaded themselves inside a glass-walled strategy room, Lucas’s chief of staff, Eliza—whose resting expression suggested she’d never once smiled voluntarily—took charge of Ariana.“Mr. Hill requires you to remain within the penthouse until the initial media response is stabilized,” Eliza recited while overseeing the unpacking of Ariana’s pathetically small wardrobe. “We must project unity. Your presence is non-negotiable.”Ariana tugged on soft jeans and a black sweater, ignoring the lineup of stiff, society-perfect dresses Eliza had deemed “appropriate.”“So I’m a high-value pris
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-12-02
Chapter: chapter 2:My debt ,your demandAriana woke abruptly to a silence so deep it felt like a vault. The guest suite was massive, all white leather, cold marble, and floor-to-ceiling glass that offered a dizzying, contemptuous view of Manhattan. She bolted upright. Her body ached, but the memory of Simon’s betrayal and the alley terror was worse. She wasn't wearing her ruined dress; she was in soft silk pajamas that smelled impossibly clean and expensive. The door clicked open, and Lucas Hill entered. He didn't walk; he commanded the space, making the huge room feel instantly smaller. He was in dark, tailored chinos and a crisp white shirt that emphasized the sheer, controlled power of his build. He carried a silver tray—coffee and a bowl of fresh berries—and the simple, domestic gesture felt bizarrely intimate coming from a man who looked like he belonged on a throne. “You’re awake,” he stated, his voice flat. “Take the coffee. You have a meeting in forty minutes.” “Don’t you dare tell me what to do!” Ariana snappe
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-12-02
Chapter: chapter 1 : shattered glass“I didn’t expect you back tonight, Simon. I thought you had a late board meeting.”Ariana Carter stood frozen. The vast, silent penthouse felt colder than usual, amplifying the sharp click of her heels on the marble floor—and the frantic pounding of her heart. Weeks away from the wedding, the silk and lace of her ruined dress lay discarded in the next room, already starting to smell like despair.Simon glanced up from the custom leather sofa. His response wasn’t guilt or fear—it was mild, irritated boredom. His mistress, a woman Ariana recognized from a rival’s charity gala, tugged her expensive shawl up around her shoulders.“Ariana, darling, this is beneath you,” Simon drawled, swirling the amber liquid in his glass. “Go home. We’ll discuss the pre-nuptial agreements in the morning. You’re being dramatic.”Dramatic. Agreements. Beneath you.Each word cut like a shard of glass.She had loved him. She had overlooked the distance, forgiven the coldness, defended his name. His betrayal
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-12-02
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