A Secretive Deal with My Billionaire Boss
Madison Harper knows all too well the chaos Alexander Knight leaves in his wake. As the billionaire CEO’s personal assistant, she’s cleaned up after countless scandals, soothed ex-lovers, and kept his messy private life from spilling into the boardroom. But when one fateful night lands her in Alexander’s bed, the dynamics shift dramatically.
What begins as a moment of uncontrollable spirals into a neither can resist: Madison needs financial help for her mother’s mounting medical bills, and Alexander offers the resources—on the condition she becomes his girlfriend for a year. No strings, no emotions, just business.
But as the lines between their professional and private lives blur, Madison’s resolve to keep her heart guarded begins to waver. Beneath Alexander’s reckless charm lies a magnetic that draws her closer than she ever intended. Just as she starts to believe she might be more than his latest “arrangement,” the ghost of Alexander’s long-lost first love, Katherine, reappears, threatening to unravel everything they’ve built.
Can Madison protect her heart while navigating this high-stakes game of desire and deception? Or will this with her infamously reckless boss cost her more than she’s prepared to lose?
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Chapter: Chapter 380Alexander"Look, man, here's the thing. Are you driving two hours each way to Connecticut every day? That's insane. Total waste of time and resources." Leo's voice carried that particular blend of amusement and exasperation he reserved for my more questionable decisions. "You need a legitimate reason to be there. Something that doesn't scream 'obsessed ex-boss stalking former employee.'" I frowned. "What are you suggesting?" "I've got a real estate development project near Hartford. Mid-sized commercial property needs assessment and consultation before we move forward with the acquisition. Perfect excuse for you to be in Connecticut for, say, a week or two." "You want me to handle a consultation? Leo, I run Knight Industries. I don't do field assessments." "Which is exactly why no one will question it if you decide to personally oversee this one. Call it due diligence. Call it hands-on leadership. Call it whatever the hell you want. I can hand over the entire project to you. Your
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Chapter: Chapter 379AlexanderMy fingers drummed against the desk. "Is she married?" "Married? I don't know. Didn't see a marriage license in the quick search. But that doesn't mean anything. Some states are weird about public records." "Does she have a kid?" Leo paused. "A kid? Where's this coming from?" "Just answer the question." "Look, I found basic information. Address, business registration, that sort of thing. But family details? That takes more digging. She's not high profile. Records aren't easily accessible without deeper verification." Frustration clawed at me. "How long would that take?" "A couple of days, maybe. I'd need to pull birth certificates, hospital records, and school enrollments if there's a kid involved. It's not impossible, just time-consuming. Or I could approach this from a different angle. Talk to some people who know her. Neighbors, suppliers, and regular customers at the café. Sometimes the best information comes from casual conversation rather than digging through du
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Chapter: Chapter 378AlexanderI pulled out my phone, fingers hovering over the screen. I could call Leo right now, have him investigate. Find out everything about Madison's life in Connecticut within hours. But that felt wrong somehow. Invasive in a way that even I couldn't justify. I pocketed the phone and headed to my car instead. The Aston Martin gleamed in the morning light, all sleek lines and expensive engineering. A symbol of everything I'd achieved. Everything except the one thing that apparently mattered. The drive back to my office felt longer than usual. Traffic crawled, giving me too much time to think. About Madison. About the mysterious man at the café. About the kid Anthony mentioned. Could Madison really be married? Have a child? The thought made my chest tight in a way I didn't want to examine too closely. I parked in my private spot beneath Knight Industries and took the elevator straight to the top floor. Josephine looked up as I approached, her professional smile firmly in plac
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Chapter: Chapter 377Alexander"You're totally going back." Anthony grinned. "This is fantastic. Alexander Knight, reduced to stalking his ex-assistant in small-town Connecticut. I love it." "I'm not stalking her." "What would you call it?" "Persistent inquiry." "That's literally the definition of stalking, Alex." I glared at him, but he just laughed. "Look," he said, his tone softening. "I know you. You're stubborn as hell, and you don't give up when you want something." "Your point?" "My point is, figure out what you actually want. Do you want closure? An explanation? Or do you want Madison back in your life?" He met my eyes. "Be honest with yourself, at least." I stared into my coffee cup, watching the dark liquid swirl as I turned the mug. "I don't know." "That's the most honest thing you've said all morning." Anthony signaled for the check. "But here's the thing. Madison clearly moved on. She has a life in Connecticut, a café she built from scratch, maybe even someone new. You can't just wa
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Chapter: Chapter 376AlexanderI woke the next morning with renewed determination. Or maybe it was just stubbornness. Either way, I was going back to Connecticut. But first, I needed coffee and probably some form of intervention from someone who knew me well enough to tell me I was being an idiot. That someone was Anthony Williams. I texted him at seven. Me: Breakfast. The usual place. Eight o'clock. His response came immediately. Anthony: Someone died? Me: Just meet me there. Anthony: This better be good. I had plans to sleep until nine like a civilized human being. I arrived at the café first, claiming our usual corner table. The place was a hole-in-the-wall spot near the hospital where Anthony worked, serving passable coffee and excellent bacon. Anthony strolled in at 8:07, looking far too cheerful for someone who'd complained about waking up early. He ordered at the counter before joining me, sliding into the booth with a grin that immediately put me on edge. "So," he began, not even botheri
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Chapter: Chapter 375MadisonThe café settled into its mid-morning lull. A few customers trickled in and out, but nothing demanding. I used the quiet time to prep for lunch, checking inventory and planning tomorrow's specials. I reorganized the pastry case, restocked the cream and sugar station, and wiped down already-clean tables. Anything to keep my hands busy and my mind off yesterday. Off Alexander showing up after years like it was nothing. Off the way, my traitorous heart had stuttered when I saw him standing on the sidewalk. Off the fact that part of me had wanted to throw myself into his arms, while another part wanted to throw my coffee in his face. "Boss?" Mark's voice pulled me from my thoughts. "You okay? You've been wiping that same table for like five minutes." I looked down at the spotless surface. "Just being thorough." "Uh huh." He didn't look convinced. "Want me to handle the counter for a bit? You could take a break." "I'm fine." But I wasn't fine. My stomach churned wit
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The CEO's Contractual Wife
Olivia Morgan’s world is turned upside down when she walks in on her boyfriend betraying her with her friend. Devastated and drowning in debt, she’s thrust into an unlikely arrangement with Alexander Carter, the cold and calculating CEO of Carter Enterprises. In exchange for a year-long marriage of convenience, Olivia receives the money she desperately needs—and a promotion she never expected. But as their fake relationship blurs the lines between business and pleasure, Olivia finds herself torn between the man who offers her everything and the business rival who wants her heart. In a world where betrayal is just a step away and desire burns hot, Olivia must navigate her emotions, her career, and a dangerous game of power, passion, and secrets. Can she keep her heart guarded while falling deeper into a billionaire’s web of lust and love? Or will Alexander’s cold heart melt in the heat of their undeniable chemistry?
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Chapter: Chapter 233Olivia"I know what I signed." I took a long sip of coffee. "Doesn't make it any less insulting that you felt the need to remind me." "You threatened to end the arrangement." "I was angry. People say things when they're angry." He leaned forward. "And people also need to remember what they agreed to. Until you pay me back and we terminate this contract, you're still my wife. That means living here, appearing in public with me, maintaining the image we've built." I laughed, the sound bitter. "So I'm contractually obligated to play the devoted wife even when you treat me like a liability?" "That's not what I said." "It's exactly what you said." I pushed my plate away. "You want me to smile for the cameras and act like everything's perfect while you question every interaction I have." Alexander set down his fork carefully. "I wasn't questioning every interaction. Just the ones with my competitor." "James was being nice. That's it. But you've already decided there's something susp
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Chapter: Chapter 232Olivia"That's insane," I breathed. "That's the contract you signed." Alexander's eyes were hard. "Early termination requires full reimbursement plus penalties." My mind raced as I tried to calculate. The initial payment, the wedding day transfer, and the monthly stipend. Ten times that amount would be astronomical. "You can't be serious." "I'm completely serious." He crossed his arms. "The clause exists for a reason. To prevent exactly this kind of impulsive decision." "Impulsive?" I felt my temper flare again. "You just accused me of being indiscreet, of not understanding what's at stake. How is that not grounds for ending this?" "I didn't accuse you of anything. I asked questions." "Questions that implied I was doing something wrong." Alexander picked up his glass again, taking a slow sip. "The photos exist, Olivia. Someone is using them to blackmail me. That's a fact, not an accusation." "And instead of talking to me like a partner, you dragged me home and interrogated me
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Chapter: Chapter 231OliviaThe question hung between us, heavy with implications neither of us seemed ready to explore. "These photos," he continued, his voice dropping lower, "they make it look like you're leaking information to James. Like you're using your position at Carter Enterprises to help my competitor." "That's insane. I would never—" "I know that." He cut me off. "But the board doesn't know you like I do. They see the CEO's wife having secret meetings with James Westbrook, and they're going to draw conclusions." "They weren't secret! We were in public places!" I threw my hands up. "And since when do I need your permission to have coffee with people?" "When those people are actively competing against everything I've built." "So what, I'm supposed to avoid him? Cross the street if I see him coming?" I laughed bitterly. "That's not how this works." "That's exactly how this works when my inheritance is on the line." His voice rose slightly. "When everything I've worked for depends on this a
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Chapter: Chapter 230OliviaHe glanced around the restaurant, as if checking for eavesdroppers, before meeting my eyes again. "We can talk about it after dinner." "Okay," I said slowly, trying to read his face. But Alexander had perfected the corporate poker face years ago. We continued our meal, but the conversation had lost some of its easy flow. I found myself wondering what he wanted to discuss. Work? The arrangement? Something else entirely? The appetizer arrived, burrata drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh basil. Normally, I'd have savored every bite, but my mind kept circling back to Alexander's words. "This is incredible," I said, forcing enthusiasm into my voice. Alexander nodded, breaking off a piece of bread. "Giuseppe sources the burrata locally. Makes it fresh every morning." "It shows." We ate in companionable silence for a few minutes. The restaurant hummed with quiet conversation from other tables, the soft clink of silverware on china creating a soothing rhythm. Our e
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Chapter: Chapter 229OliviaThe dashboard clock read 5:03 PM, late enough that most people would call it a day, but I wanted to upload the photos and organize my notes while everything was fresh in my mind. I made it back to the office in twenty minutes, pulling into the underground parking garage and finding a spot near the elevators. The building was quieter than usual, and most employees were already gone for the weekend. My heels echoed in the marble lobby as I crossed to the elevators, nodding at the security guard stationed at the front desk. "Working late, Mrs. Carter?" "Just wrapping up some things," I replied, pressing the button for my floor. The elevator climbed smoothly. When the doors opened, I found the marketing department mostly empty. A few lights still burned in distant offices, but the main workspace sat dark and silent. I unlocked my office and flipped on the lights, settling into my chair with a satisfied sigh. The leather was cool against my back after the warm car ride. My co
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Chapter: Chapter 228OliviaI studied him over the rim of my cup. "Everyone in LA has ulterior motives." "Cynical. I like it." He grinned. "But fair enough. You're married to one of the most powerful men in the city. I'm sure people are constantly trying to leverage that connection." "You have no idea." "Actually, I might have some idea." James leaned back in his chair. "Alexander and I run in similar circles. I've watched people try to use me to get to clients or investors. It's exhausting." "Then why coffee with me? Aren't you worried I'll think you're trying to use my connection to Alexander?" "Are you?" he challenged. I considered the question. "I don't know yet." "Honest answer." James nodded approvingly. "I can work with that. For what it's worth, I asked you for coffee because you seem like an interesting person. Smart, accomplished, and refreshingly direct. Those qualities are rare in our world." I set my cappuccino down, studying him carefully. "You seem to pop up wherever I am lately. Sh
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