LOGINIn an attempt to help her get over the pain of being cheated on by her boyfriend on her 22nd birthday, Sophia Clark’s friends take her to a club and force her to consume alcohol. In her intoxicated state, Sophia’s blurry vision mistakes a stranger sitting beside her at the bar for her cheating boyfriend. She kisses him intensely and goes to a hotel with him where they both engage in a one night stand. The next morning, realizing her mistakes, Sophia hurriedly leaves the hotel room before the strange man wakes up. Regrettably, she didn't see his face. Six years later, Sophia begins to work as the secretary of a cold CEO and one of the wealthiest billionaires in Glasgow, Damon Graham. To avoid his mom's threats of choosing a bride for him and confiscating his properties if he doesn't get married, Damon Graham proposes a marriage contract to Sophia, offering her £10 million. A helpless Sophia who is in a challenging situation has no choice but to consider her boss's offer. What prompts her to accept it? Sophia has a strong feeling that her one night stand from six years ago is connected to a mysterious artwork in Damon's Mansion. Will she be able to unravel it? What happens when Damon finds out about his fake wife's one night stand, and that she is a single mom of two kids?
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“Come on, Sophia,” Samantha gently touched my arm. “Drink up. It’s your birthday, babe. You need to celebrate.”
“I don’t want to, Sam. I’ve never drunk before, and you know that, no?” I frowned at her.
Sitting at the bar, I stared at the glass in front of me. It’s my birthday, but it doesn’t feel like it. My heart felt too heavy to care.
“Exactly! There’s a first time for everything.” She grinned and slid the glass closer. “Just one sip. It’ll help you forget about that jerk, Fred.”
Fred. His name hit me like a punch to the gut. I bit my lips and tried to hold back the tears that had been threatening to fall all night. I don’t want to think about him. About how I caught him making out with another woman.
“Sam, I don’t know if this is a good idea, but I don’t think drinking is going to help.” I slightly pushed the glass away.
“Trust me, it will,” she insisted. “Just let loose for once, Sophy. You deserve it after everything that happened.”
I glanced at my other friends, Kelly and Miya, on the dance floor, swaying to the music. They looked carefree, lost in the moment. I wished I could be like them, I wished I could just forget everything.
“I really can’t believe he did this to me, three years, and he just threw it all away.” I couldn't man up the courage to hold back my tears as they fell freely on my cheeks.
“I know, sweetie. He’s an asshole. But sitting here moping won’t change what he did. You need to enjoy your night. You’re 22 now! Let’s have some fun.”
I stared at the drink again, maybe she’s right. Maybe I should just stop thinking about it. About him. I took a deep breath and lifted the glass to my lips.
“That’s the spirit!” Samantha cheered, patting my back.
I winced as the alcohol burnt my throat. It was stronger than I expected, and it made me cough a little.
“It takes a bit of getting used to, but it’ll do the trick.”
“I really thought he loved me, Sam,” Tears welled up in my eyes again. “I thought... we had something special.”
“I know you did, babe. But guys like Fred... they don’t deserve your love. He’s the one who messed up. Not you.” Samantha sighed, rubbing my shoulder.
“Why? wasn’t I enough? I thought we were happy together.” My voice broke.
“Sophy, you are more than enough. He’s just... a scumbag. He didn’t see what he had. That’s his loss.”
“I walked in on them, Sam. I saw him with an ugly lady. She wasn't even as beautiful as I am. And he didn’t even try to stop. He didn’t even look sorry.” I sobbed.
“God, Sophy. I’m so sorry.” She looked at me, her eyes filled with sympathy. “Let’s go dance, Sophy. It will help you forget your pains for a while.” She changed the topic.
“No, I... I can’t. I don’t feel like dancing.” I quickly shook my head, wiping the tears off my face.
Kelly and Miya came to drag us to the dance floor, but I insisted on not dancing. All I needed at that moment was to be left alone.
The alcohol made my head spin a little. It dulled the pain just a bit, but not enough.
The more I drank, the more the memories of Fred cheating on me flooded back. Fred and I were supposed to be together forever. That’s what he always said. And now, it’s over. Just like that.
Suddenly, a soft voice jotted me back to reality.
“Mind if I join?”
I blinked, my vision was blurry, but I could make out a tall figure, a faint smile on his lips.
“No, I don't mind, It's a free world after all.” I mumbled.
He pulled out the seat next to me, the bartender brought him a drink, and we sat in silence.
“How could you do that, Fred? After everything? After all the promises you made?” Fresh tears began streaming down my face.
I began to tilt, my body weak and unsteady, and suddenly, I fell against him.
Before I hit the ground, I felt his strong arms caught me. He held me by the waist, and for a second, I was too overwhelmed to even move. Slowly, I lifted my head, and through my tears and blurry vision, I saw Fred. Fred’s face.
“Fred…” I called, touching the man's cheek. “Please don’t leave me. I can’t live without you.”
“I forgive you, Fred. I know you cheated, but it’s my fault... I never... I never gave you what you wanted. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry, Fred. But I’m ready now. I’m ready to be with you.”
“Miss... I’m sorry, but I’m not…” He tried to say something but I quickly cut him off with a kiss. I felt my lips warm against his.
“Shh…” I deepened the kiss, kissing him harder this time. “Please, Fred... I need you. I want you. Don’t push me away.” I felt my tears wet on my face.
He tensed up at first, but then he relaxed, his hand still on my waist, pulling me closer.
His arms tightened around me, and I felt his lips responding to mine now, his body pressing closer to mine.
“Fred…” I moaned against his lips, my fingers sliding into his hair.
“Let’s... let’s go somewhere. We can talk there... or we don’t have to talk at all. I just... I just want to be with you.”
He hesitated for a moment, his breath warm against my skin, and then he nodded.
“Okay, fine.”
We clumsily walked out of the club. My legs barely held me up as we left for the nearest hotel, in his car.
Inside the hotel room, I was lost in my fantasy, calling the man “Fred” as we undressed each other while still kissing passionately. I was left in just my panties and bra.
Cute moans left my lips as his hands moved to my behind. He grabbed and rubbed my butt through my panties before giving it a little squeeze.
His tongue kept licking my chest till he got to my breast. He unhooked my bra and sucked my left breast, squeezing the right one like his life depended on it.
He slightly pushed me to the bed and pulled down his trousers. He laid on top of me, brushed off the strands of hair on my forehead and tugged it behind my ears before locking his lips with mine again. I rapidly responded to his kiss, and at the same time, slowly tucked my fingers into his hair, giving it a smooth massage.
“Fred!” I released a moan as he took off my panties, and threw them to God knows where. He wasted no time in inserting a finger into my p***y.
“Mmmmmm. Fred…” I let out a soft moan.
I couldn't stop moaning loudly as he pleasured me, but the effect of the alcohol dulled me as my blurry vision began to fade off.
And I passed out…
SOPHIA'S POVToday makes it exactly one year since Damon and I got married at the registry office.Honestly, if somebody had told me then that this contract marriage would become the greatest blessing of my life, I would never have believed it.Pain, secrets, misunderstandings, and loss had happened within one year. Too much we could bear, but yet, we survived.And somehow, after surviving every storm together, peace has finally found its way into our home.The children are doing perfectly well. Hayden and Kayden have become even more mischievous with age, while Hailey slowly became more expressive and comfortable around people.Damon is trying his best every single day to stay strong for all of us. Even after Donald's death, he never allowed himself to fall apart completely because he knew his family needed him.Mom still missed her son terribly, but she had accepted his death as fate. And now, she focuses all her love and care on the family still around her.As for me… I am still l
SOPHIA'S POVI used to think betrayal only hurt when it came from enemies. But now, sitting inside the courtroom beside Damon and Mom, I realized that betrayal from someone you trust was far more painful.Because, betrayal shatters something deeper than anger. It shatters belief.Damon was not only grieving Donald's death.He was also grieving the fact that the person responsible for it was Leo. The man who had stood beside him for years.Even I still found it difficult to believe. Ever since the first day I stepped into Graham Group and into Damon's life, Leo had always treated me with respect. He is supportive, helpful, and protective even. Never once did I imagine that such darkness was hiding inside him.The courtroom felt unbearably silent despite the voices echoing around. Ethan and Leo sat at the defendants' side, both wearing prison uniforms.But unlike Ethan, who looked frightened and broken, Leo remained expressionless.I slowly turned toward Damon whose eyes were fixed comp
DAMON'S POV“Mr. Leo Fernandez.” Ethan's words echoed inside my head repeatedly.For a moment, I thought I heard wrongly because my ears rang loudly, and I could barely breathe properly.‘Leo?’‘No.’‘No, that is not impossible.’“What did you just say?” Brownlow asked quietly.Ethan swallowed hard. “It was Leo Fernandez, sir.”The next thing I knew, anger exploded inside me. I stormed into the investigation room immediately and grabbed Ethan violently by his collar.“Say that again!” I shouted furiously. “Who did you say it was that sent you?” I stared at him like I had suddenly gone mad.“L-Leo, sir!” he cried fearfully. “It was Leo!”My hand landed across his face again. “How dare you accuse an innocent man because of your stupidity!” I yelled. “Do you even know who Leo is to me?”Ethan shook in fear. “Sir, I am not lying!”“You liar!” I shouted again.Brownlow and the other officers quickly rushed toward me again. “Mr. Graham, calm down!”But I could not calm down. How could I? Le
DAMON'S POVIt has been five days since Donald was buried. Yet the mansion still felt unbearably empty without him.Sometimes, I still expect to hear his loud voice arguing with the children for teasing him. But every time silence answered instead, reality hit me all over again.I sat quietly in my study, staring blankly at the untouched documents on my desk. I had not stepped foot into the office since the accident just because I could not.Every time I tried gathering the strength to return to normal life, the image of Donald lying lifeless inside that coffin would rush back into my head. And it destroyed me all over again.A soft knock came on the door before Sophia walked in slowly. “You still have not eaten anything,” she said gently.I sighed tiredly and rubbed my forehead. “I am not hungry.”That is becoming my regular response these days.Sophia walked toward me quietly before placing her hand softly on my shoulder. “You cannot continue like this, Damon.”I closed my eyes brie
SOPHIA'S POVDamon had given me the task of taking care of Sharon today, and I couldn't help but feel frustrated. Why me? Why did I have to be the one to look after her?Before leaving for work this morning, he had asked the workers to clean up one of the guest rooms upstairs and made sure Sharon m
DAMON’S POVI was delighted that Sophia liked the necklace I got her. I’d been jogging that same route for years, yet I’d never noticed the big store tucked away down the lane until today. On a whim, I went in and picked something out for her. A small gesture to show her that I hadn’t tricked her
SOPHIA'S POVI slowly opened my eyes, the corners of my lips curling into a smile. Damon and I fell asleep after our intense and passionate intercourse. I still couldn't believe we both did it.My body felt refreshed, I felt like a whole. Like I just accomplished a mission. I've been in the dark fo
SOPHIA’S POVDamon has been different lately. I noticed quite some changes in him ever since he regained his memory. At first, I thought he was back to being a chameleon. But, he hasn't changed his positive attitude towards everyone since then. The way he had been staring at me as well. I just hop












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