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Bound By The CEO's Contract

Bound By The CEO's Contract

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last updateLast Updated : 2025-10-28
By:  Angela WilbertCompleted
Language: English
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Drama

CEO

Secretary

Contract Marriage

Natalie Harper leads a simple life. A trained professional secretary, she had always been diligent, organized, and committed to staying out of trouble. Her uneventful life is upended when her gruff boss, Alexander Hayes-a wealthy CEO-makes her an offer she can't refuse: a marriage contract. Alexander needs a fiancée to save his reputation and to get that crucial business contract, and Natalie fits perfectly. From the beginning, it would seem pretty easy: she gets financial security, and he saves his company. But getting into Alexander's glittering world is far from simple. Thrown into a whirlwind of lavish parties, prying socialites, and Alexander's guarded past, Natalie quickly realizes she is in over her head. Things get even more complicated when Alexander's ex-fiancée resurfaces, determined to wreak havoc. As old secrets start to unravel, Natalie begins to question everything-especially her own feelings. The more time she spends by Alexander's side, the more impossible it is not to feel the emotions she was so determined to keep out of their deal. Is this a game he is playing, or is there really something genuine behind those cold and remote eyes? Can Natalie navigate his world of deceit and power, or will she lose herself in the process?

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I just discovered this book, let's see what happens.
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Very good and captivating
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92 Chapters
CHAPTER ONE
(NATALIE POV)The summon to my boss, Alexander Hayes’s office came through Mark, his assistant, and I felt this instant ache in my stomach. Alexander rarely called anyone to his office during working hours unless he wanted to address something really serious.And the minute after I got the call, my mind started reeling with possibilities. I knew I had been fumbling a lot lately, distracted by my father’s illness and the crushing burden of his mounting medical bills.And just like I feared Alexander must have finally taken notice of my shortcoming and that was not an update to take likely.So as I walked down the corridor, I felt my heartbeat thundering in my ears. Each step closer to his front door doubled my anxiety. And when I eventually reached, I smoothed my skirt and wiped my sweaty palms before knocking softly.“Come in,” Alexander’s deep voice called from the other side.I pushed the door open, and there he was, seated behind his dark imposing desk, his blue piercing eye
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CHAPTER TWO
(NATALIE POV)About three days had passed now since Alexander made the contract offer to me. It was a Thursday evening and I was still in my office.Most of my colleagues had left for the day, but I remained at my desk, hunched over a project that seemed more insurmountable with each passing second. The numbers on the spreadsheet were refusing to align, no matter how many formulas I tried. The frustration was killing as I clenched my jaw really hard, willing my brain to cooperate.I was still hanging here when my phone suddenly started to vibrate against the desk, the lit-up screen displaying a name that my fingers stiffen...it was my mother I froze as I started to withdraw from the work,Letting out a slow, shaky breath, before reaching for the phone. I picked it up, stared at the screen for way too long Then with a frustrated huff, I dropped the phone back onto the desk without answering.I pressed my palms against my face, dragging them down slowly until they fell back onto
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CHAPTER THREE
(NATALIE POV)The taxi pulled up to the towering wrought-iron gates of Alexander’s mansion. I dipped my hand in my handbag for cash, taking out the fare and passing it to the driver. He gave me a curious glance but said nothing as I climbed out.I turned to face the mansion, holding my breath and widening my eyes. God, the house was enormous, a sprawling estate with tall, glassy windows, literally the largest piece of residential architecture I have ever seen.It loomed before me like a palace, making me feel utterly small, I started to feel common and out of place again.What was I doing here? I reasoned afresh.Would they even let me in? And if they did, how would I navigate such a labyrinth?I hung around the gate awkwardly, debating whether to call Mark and tell him I couldn’t go through with this. Just as I was about to reach for my phone, a voice called out, sharp and direct.“Hey Miss! Over here.”Startled, I looked up to see a man dressed in a security uniform standing ins
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CHAPTER FOUR
The next morning which was Friday came with the weight of unresolved emotions. I had since woken and was now standing before my mirror back at home, everyone else was in the hospital. My reflection offered no solace as I remembered the total chaos yesterday was. My eyes were weary. How had it come to this? The kiss flashed once more in my mind. My cheeks heated as I lifted my index finger to touch my lips, as though trying to relive the sensation. “What were you thinking, Eleanor?” I muttered to myself, my voice low and sharp. I had kissed Alexander. My very own boss? The relaxation hit me again, twisting my stomach. This was a man who had made it abundantly clear that any form of intimacy between us would lead to an immediate termination of our contract. And yet, here I was, replaying the moment in my head like a fool. Where did we even go from here? We still had the contract hanging over us, a project that needed to be completed. But how could I face him now? What
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CHAPTER FIVE
(Alexander’s POV) I stepped out of the building, looking as confident and in control as possible. But as much as I tried to keep this up, I knew deep down that my mind was anything but steady. Thoughts of Natalie Harper, My supposed contract wife-to-be had filled up my head since the previous night. I ground my teeth and held my ground doing my best to push those thoughts aside as I strode toward my car. “Good evening, Mr. President,” A voice greeted, polite, precise. It was one of my employees. I barely registered who it was. I lifted a hand in an absent wave, a practiced gesture that required no thought. That had become some sort of a routine now since I took up this position as CEO. The worker bowed their head slightly, stepping out of my way as I passed. The parking lot was nearly empty at this hour. And as for my car, it was standing where it always did, at the rear. I reached for the door handle and pulled it open the moment I got there. I slid inside, and ex
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CHAPTER SIX
(NATALIE POV)I moved around my office in endless circles as the closing time was only a few minutes away.My mind was still disturbed by what Mark had revealed to me earlier. It wasn’t as bad as I had expected it to be. Yet, somehow, it had left me uncomfortable nonetheless.From what he said, Alexander had informed him, as well as his domestic workers, that they were to start addressing me as his wife in public. “His wife.”As if that wasn’t enough, Mark’s role in all of this had been reinforced: it would be his exclusive job now to put me through the ropes of what that entailed; begining from my new mannerisms, the attitude, the decorum. Every single detail to absorb once in public.Then to crown it all up, Mark had delivered the final blow; our next public appearance had been moved even closer.“Literally, Tomorrow night. 6 PM on the dot”When the anxiety was growing too much, I stopped mid-motion, my fingers now trembling around the stack of papers I had been arranging.
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CHAPTER SEVEN
(NATALIE POV) We arrived at the hospital my father had been admitted first thing the following Saturday morning, I stepped out of the car measuredly, my heart a tight fist in my chest. Behind me, was Sophie trailing behind, her presence a quiet pillar of support. Alexander had ensured that I arrived as early as possible , his instructions had been delivered through Mark as usual, the same person who had brought us here. The moment we started making our entrance through the first hallway that led directly into the building, the air smelled of antiseptic and faint traces of coffee from the nurses' station. My mother was already waiting by the payment counter, her forehead filled up with worried lines. The transaction was swift. The half a million dollars Alexander had transferred had been more than enough. Out of the $600,000 he sent, only $300,000 had been required to cover my father’s entire medical bill. The remaining half now sat untouched in my account, a silent re
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CHAPTER EIGHT
(Natalie’s POV) It was forty minutes to 6pm, I was back in my house staring at my reflection. A reflection of a woman I barely recognized. The makeup on my face was subtle but polished. The eyeshadow was soft brown, there was a touch of eyeliner, and as for the lips, it was muted red. Behind me, was Sophie on my bed, watching me with a thoughtful expression. I had insisted that she come home with me after the hospital visit in the morning, pleading that her presence would make my preparation so much easier. And Sophie, ever the loyal friend, hadn’t hesitated. Now, she observed me with both admiration and concern, tapping her fingers absently against her knee. "You look like a goddess. Uhm…a goddess about to make history." I let out a quiet scoff, shaking my head. "Or ruin it." "Come on, Nat," she chided, uncrossing her legs and sitting forward. "You’re stunning. And besides, no one at that party has to know how much you would rather be anywhere else but
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CHAPTER NINE
(ALEXANDER POV) The moment Lila threw out those words, I didn’t need to look at Natalie to know she had frozen beside me. The sharp intake of breath I heard from the corner of my ear was enough. But I couldn’t let her respond couldn’t allow this situation to spiral any further. Before Natalie could even open her lips, I stepped forward, smoothly placing myself between them, a controlled smile settling onto my face. The same kind of smile I used during business negotiations when the other party was being particularly insufferable. "Lila," I half whispered with a tone that was effortlessly composed. "Didn't expect to see you here." Her blue eyes narrowed, the corners of her lips curled upwards in a smile that held nothing but malice. "I can see that" She sneered. I ignored her bait, reaching for Natalie’s hand with smooth ease. Then with a mechanical nod I murmured. "Excuse us," The voice was just loud enough for Lila to hear but not the others. "We have things to
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CHAPTER TEN
(Alexander’s POV)Natalie’s eyes were locked on me inside the car, her brows drawn together, her lips hanging open.I couldn’t blame her reaction.I mean, even I would have done the same if I were in her position. But right now, I had bigger problems.My fingers clenched against the steering wheel, observing the SUV once more. "Alexander?" Natalie’s voice came again.I barely turned my head before murmuring back a limp,"Not now," I took yet another glance at the front before turning back to her."Duck down and stay low. Don’t let them see you."She blinked at me without moving, too stunned to even process the command, too dumbfounded to react.A muscle in my jaw ticked. "Natalie," I stressed.But she still did not move a muscle.With a heavy sigh, I pushed open the door and stepped out, slamming it shut behind me and locking up the doors with my remote.“Fuck” I whispered as I hurried off. I strode forward outside the car, my steps swift but measured. My shoulders tensed as
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