INICIAR SESIÓNShe was never meant to be his bride. But fate had other plans. Arielle Bennett has spent her entire life living in the shadow of her beautiful older sister, Vanessa. Always overlooked and never anyone's first choice, Arielle has learned to sacrifice her happiness for her family. When Vanessa mysteriously disappears on her wedding day, leaving billionaire Alexander Blackwood humiliated at the altar, Arielle's family forces her to take her sister's place to save their reputation and failing business. Alexander, a cold and ruthless CEO who despises betrayal, agrees to the marriage under one condition: No love, no expectations, and no emotional attachments. Their marriage is nothing more than a one-year contract. But living under the same roof proves more complicated than either imagined. As arguments turn into understanding and unexpected feelings begin to grow, Alexander discovers that his unwanted bride possesses something money cannot buy—a genuine heart. Just when Arielle begins believing their marriage could become real, Vanessa suddenly returns, determined to reclaim the life she abandoned. Worse, Arielle discovers a devastating secret connecting Alexander to her sister's disappearance. Caught between love, betrayal, and painful truths, Arielle must decide whether to fight for her marriage or finally choose herself. Alexander married her to save his reputation. But when she walks away, will the billionaire who has everything realize that the one thing he cannot afford to lose is his wife?
Ver másARIELLE"A marriage contract?" I repeated, making sure I had heard him correctly.Alexander Blackwood looked at me without showing any emotion. I honestly couldn't understand what was going through his mind. Just a few minutes ago, he had clearly stated that he had no intention of marrying me, yet here he was, suddenly proposing a marriage contract.Was he seriously considering my mother's ridiculous suggestion?"Yes, Miss Bennett. A marriage contract," he answered calmly.I looked at my parents, who were now staring at Alexander as though he had just offered them the solution to all their problems."Mr. Blackwood, I think there's been a misunderstanding. I already told you that I don't want to marry you," I explained, trying my best to remain polite."And I heard you the first time.""Then why are we having this conversation?""Because I'm offering you a business arrangement, not a romantic relationship."I stared at him in disbelief. Did this man really think marriage was something
My father arrived fifteen minutes later.He looked extremely pale after reading Vanessa's letter."Have you contacted her friends?" he asked."I've already called everyone I know," Mom answered. "Nobody knows where she is.""What about her assistant?""Nothing."Dad removed his glasses and rubbed his forehead."This is a disaster."I quietly stood beside the window while listening to their conversation."We should cancel the wedding," I suggested.Both of them turned toward me."Cancel the wedding?" Mom repeated."Yes. What else can we do? Vanessa isn't here.""You don't understand, Arielle," Dad said.I looked at him."Then explain it to me."He hesitated before taking a seat."Our company is facing serious financial problems."I frowned."I know business hasn't been good lately, but I thought things were improving.""They aren't."Something about his expression made me nervous."How bad is it?"Dad sighed."Bad enough that we might lose everything."I stared at him."What?""The par
ARIELLE"Arielle! Can you please hurry up? Your sister has been looking for you!"I was still fixing my hair in front of the mirror when I heard my mother's voice outside my room. I immediately put down the hairbrush I was holding and checked my appearance one last time before opening the door."Mom, I'm almost done. What does Vanessa need this time?" I asked as I stepped outside."She needs someone to help her with her wedding dress. You know how impatient your sister can be, especially when things don't go according to her plans."I simply nodded and followed my mother toward the bridal suite. It was only nine in the morning, but I already felt exhausted from running around the hotel since six. I hadn't even eaten breakfast because Vanessa kept asking me to do different things.Today was my older sister's wedding, and everyone in our family had been preparing for this occasion for almost six months.Vanessa Bennett was finally getting married to Alexander Blackwood, one of the wealt












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