MasukOne night, one impulsive signature, one life turned upside down. Nina Grant never expected to be trust into the world of Victor Hale, billionaire heir and ruthless tycoon. Overnight she becomes his wife, a target of rivals, socialites, and corporate enemies. But as danger closed in, she discovers strength she never knew she had and a man who challenges her in ways she never imagined. In a world of high stakes, cutthroat boardrooms, and public scrutiny, Nina must navigate enemies, family secrets, and unexpected passion. One wrong move could cost her everything or just lead to the love she never saw coming.
Lihat lebih banyakThe elevators at Hale Corporation HQ opened with a quiet hiss, and Nina stepped out, her heels clicking against the polished marble floor.The lobby stretched wide in front of her, glass walls framed in steel. Sunlight streamed through the high windows, leaving the place looking almost too clean.People moved with purpose. No one lingered. No one looked lost.Nina slowed for half a second, taking it in.Then she kept walking.Victor was beside her, steady, like he had walked this path a thousand times and expected the world to move around him. People stepped aside without being told. Conversations dipped when he passed.He didn’t acknowledge any of it.Neither did she.But she noticed everything.They reached the private elevator at the far end of the lobby. No one else got in.The doors closed behind them. Silence settled in.Nina faced forward, watching their reflection in the mirrored walls. Her hair was pulled back neatly, every strand in place. Her dress was simple. Nothing loud.
Nina woke and stared at the ceiling for a moment.It was definitely not hers.The room was too quiet. Bigger than any bedroom she had ever slept in.Then she remembered.The courthouse. The signatures. Victor Hale. Her husband.Her heart skipped a beat, and she pushed herself upright. The sheets slipped down her arms, revealing the bed beneath her. It was enormous, soft but supportive, sinking just slightly under her weight. Nothing like the sagging mattress she had dragged herself out of at her apartment.This wasn’t her apartment. This wasn’t her life.She swung her legs over the edge of the bed. Her bare feet touched cool marble. Smooth. Clean. Polished. Every step reminded her she didn’t belong here yet.The entire wall opposite the bed was glass, stretching floor to ceiling. Beyond it, the city sprawled endlessly, rows of buildings fading into the morning light. The streets below looked distant and small, like a world that suddenly felt far away.Nina’s reflection caught her atte
Nina didn't sleep.How could she, with a marriage certificate contract sitting on her coffee table and forty-eight hours ticking down like a bomb timer?She sat on her destroyed couch, reading the same pages over and over until the words blurred together. One year, voting rights transferred to Victor Hale. Public appearances as needed, 24/7 security for her family.Nina's phone buzzed, it was her mom.Mom: Sweetie, are you okay? You haven't called back. Your sister said someone was following her from school today. I'm worried.Nina's hands started shaking. Someone was following her her baby sister.She typed and deleted three replies before settling on: Everything's fine. Stay inside tonight, I'll explain soon.Another text, this time an Unknown number.36 hours remaining.Nina threw her phone across the room.She couldn't go to the police. Victor was right about that, even if they believed her story about embezzlement and murder, an investigation would take months. David's people wou
Nina grabbed a broken table leg from the floor, wasn't exactly a weapon but better than nothing, and slowly approached the door."Who is it?" He voice came out steadier than she felt. "Victor Hale." The voice was deep, controlled and completely unfamiliar. "I'm here about Thomas Ashton and the rather unfortunate situation you've found yourself in."Nina's grip tightened on the table leg. "I don't know anyone named Victor Hale.""But I know you, Ms. Grant. And I know what you found in those financial records." A pause. "I also know that the people who killed Thomas are coming for you next. So you can either open this door and let me help you, or you can wait for them to finish the job. Your choice."The words hit like ice water. Killed Thomas. So it wasn't an accident but murder."How do I know you're not one of them?" Nina pressed her back against the wall, still gripping her makeshift weapon."If I wanted you dead, Ms. Grant, you already would be. I'm here because Thomas was my frie


















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