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Bound to the ruthless billionaire
Bound to the ruthless billionaire
作者: Sugarheaven777

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last update 公開日: 2026-06-25 02:37:18

The rain poured relentlessly over the city, turning the streets into rivers of reflected lights. Aria Bennett hurried along the sidewalk, her worn shoes splashing through puddles as she rushed toward work.

She was already ten minutes late.

Her phone vibrated in her pocket. Pulling it out, she glanced at the screen and felt her stomach tighten.

Another message from the hospital.

Outstanding Balance Due.

Aria closed her eyes for a second.

Every week it was the same. Another bill. Another reminder. Another impossible amount of money she didn’t have.

Her mother’s treatment was keeping her alive, but it was also draining every cent Aria earned.

Taking a deep breath, she slipped the phone away and pushed through the doors of the café.

“You’re late,” her manager snapped.

“I’m sorry. The bus—”

“I don’t want excuses. Table six is waiting.”

Aria nodded and hurried to work.

For the next few hours, she moved from table to table carrying coffee, taking orders, and forcing a smile despite the exhaustion weighing on her shoulders.

The evening crowd was larger than usual.

Business executives filled the café, discussing deals and investments.

Aria barely noticed them.

She was too busy thinking about how she would pay the next hospital bill.

As she carried a tray loaded with drinks across the room, someone suddenly stepped into her path.

The tray tilted.

A cup flew through the air.

Hot coffee splashed across a man’s expensive black suit.

The entire café fell silent.

Aria’s heart stopped.

“Oh my God. I’m so sorry.”

The man slowly looked down at his stained jacket.

Then he lifted his gaze.

Cold gray eyes met hers.

For a moment, she couldn’t breathe.

Everyone in the city knew who he was.

Alexander Knight.

Billionaire.

CEO.

Media favorite.

And one of the most powerful businessmen in the country.

Her manager rushed over immediately.

His face turned pale.

“Mr. Knight, we’re terribly sorry.”

Alexander didn’t answer.

Instead, he continued looking directly at Aria.

“What is your name?”

His voice was calm.

Too calm.

“Aria Bennett.”

A strange expression crossed his face.

Not anger.

Not amusement.

Something else.

Something calculating.

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a business card.

“Come to my office tomorrow.”

Aria blinked.

“What?”

“Ten o’clock.”

He handed her the card.

She stared at it in confusion.

“I don’t understand.”

“You will.”

Without another word, Alexander turned and walked toward the exit.

Before leaving, he stopped.

“If you want to solve your financial problems, don’t be late.”

The door closed behind him.

The café erupted into whispers.

Aria stood frozen.

How did he know about her financial problems?

She looked down at the card in her hand.

Alexander Knight.

Chief Executive Officer.

Knight Global Holdings.

For the rest of the evening, she couldn’t focus.

Questions filled her mind.

Why did he want to see her?

How did he know about her situation?

And why did she have the feeling that accepting his invitation would change her life forever?

The next morning arrived faster than expected.

Aria stood in front of the towering headquarters of Knight Global.

The glass building stretched into the clouds.

She had never seen anything so intimidating.

Taking a deep breath, she stepped inside.

The receptionist immediately recognized the card.

“Mr. Knight is expecting you.”

A few minutes later, Aria entered a luxurious office overlooking the city.

Alexander stood near the window.

Without turning around, he said, “You’re on time.”

Aria swallowed nervously.

“You wanted to see me?”

He finally faced her.

His expression remained unreadable.

“Sit down, Miss Bennett.”

She obeyed.

Alexander placed a folder on the desk.

Inside was a legal document.

Aria looked at it.

Then looked at him.

Then looked at it again.

Her eyes widened.

The title read:

Marriage Contract.

“What is this?” she whispered.

Alexander’s gaze never left hers.

“A proposal.”

“A proposal?”

“Marry me for one year.”

The room suddenly felt too small.

Aria stared at him in disbelief.

Surely she had heard wrong.

But Alexander Knight wasn’t joking.

And the decision she made next would change both of their lives forever.

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