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Chapter 30 – The Captivating Charade
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Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 31 – Honeymoon Conundrum
In his embrace, my thoughts were in utter disarray. The soft press of his lips against mine lingered, the kiss stretching out into a suspended moment that felt both exhilarating and bewildering. Was it lasting longer than it was intended to? Perhaps he, too, was caught up in the intensity of the moment, or at least that's what I believed—until the photographer's voice sliced through the atmosphere. "All done," the photographer's announcement severed the spell, and Lucian swiftly pulled back from me. The abruptness of his movement was almost startling, as if the kiss had been a figment of my imagination, dissipating into thin air the instant reality pushed back in. As my gaze remained fixed upon him, there was an absence of any visible emotional or physical impact from the kiss. No tell-tale sign that the shared moment had stirred anything within him. A sigh slipped inward, a mix of resignation and a pang of disappointment. "It was all an act after all," I whispered under my breath,
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 32 – Marriage Unmasked
Being rich certainly has its perks, and Lucian Creed was a man who knew how to spend his money.After a luxurious ride on the most beautiful and expensive jet plane, we landed in Australia. Although it was my first time in the country, I did my best to act as if it were not, blending in seamlessly with the surroundings.Upon arriving at the four-star penthouse, I couldn't help but lose all my acting skills. I found myself constantly turning my head to take in every aspect of the opulent surroundings.The place was undoubtedly a four-star gem. It exuded extravagance with security cameras strategically placed everywhere, guards and maids attending to their duties, and two elegant water fountains gracing the entrance. The garden was meticulously well-kept, adding to the overall grandeur of the place.The interior of the penthouse was even more dazzling, and it served as a stark reminder that I was nowhere near this man's league. If this husband-and-wife facade were real, the stark contra
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 33 – Conflicted Hearts
Lucian Creed sighed wearily as he made his way to the room they were supposed to share.Jake's words echoed in his mind: "Aren't you taking the plan a little too far?" The doctor's question had lingered, and Lucian couldn't help but wonder if he was indeed pushing the boundaries of their elaborate scheme too far, but…‘Like he would know the answer to that,’He knew for a fact that he had the means to carry out the plan without having to go through all this trouble. He could have ignored her plan and instead used her illness as leverage to get to Nicholas, but he just couldn't bring himself to do it. There was something about her, something that had him entangled in this charade, something he couldn't quite explain.It was funny how just a few months ago, Lucian had been nothing but a heartless man, ready to destroy everything and anything related to Nicholas Dolman, without caring who got hurt in the process. So, what had happened? What had changed in him? How had a seemingly crazy w
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 34 - Intentions
"I just heard from Kiya that the guest who came with Mr. Creed is actually his wife," Alice, the silver-haired maid, shared with her fellow maids, Rose and Tara.Tara chimed in, "I heard the same thing too. Who would have thought he had a wife?"Rose, the redhead, challenged them, "You're talking as if you know the guy. We've been working here for the past months now, and yet I still haven't seen him face to face," she added with a hint of frustration.Tara nodded, agreeing, "Yes, only Kiya spoke with him. Being the head maid has its perks, I guess." The maids exchanged curious glances as they discussed the unexpected revelation about their mysterious employer.Alice suddenly voiced her irritation, asking, "Who even made her the head of the maids?" Her frustration was clear as she continued, "Just because she came here first before us doesn't exactly make her the senior to us all, I mean she is the youngest."Rose responded with a frown, acknowledging, "Hmm, yes, she is our senior bas
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 35 - Meeting the Household
As we followed Ken, Lucian's warm hands gently encircled my waist. Despite his pleasant smile and attempts at light conversation, my mind went inexplicably blank. It wasn't due to nervousness or fear about the impending introduction to the household as his new wife; rather, it was Ken's words that continued to trouble me Why did he ask me that? What led him to believe I had feelings for Lucian? How could he possibly know? Heaven, I've spent months trying to deny the inevitable, and suddenly, out of nowhere, some shrewd toy figured it out? How the hell did this happen? Why him of all people?" I kept questioning, my thoughts spiraling in confusion and doubt. Lucian's voice sliced through my internal turmoil, jolting me back to the present. "MIRA!" he yelled, his tone tinged with impatience. I flinched at the suddenness of his call, my heart racing. "What?" I stammered, struggling to regain my composure. Lucian hesitated for a moment, his eyes searching mine. "What...?” he
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 36 – Mrs. Creed's Dilemma
"Pffffff," Alice burst into laughter, unable to contain herself any longer. She fell to the ground, laughing with such intensity that tears filled her eyes. "Oh my God, I love her. I love the new Mrs.," she exclaimed between fits of laughter. Rose, while attempting to maintain a semblance of composure, couldn't help but smile at Alice's reaction. "That's enough now," she scolded Alice gently, though a hint of amusement danced in her eyes. "Get back to work." “Why, didn't you find that amusing? Oh my God! The look on Kiya's face made my day," Alice replied, still chuckling and paying no heed to Rose's attempts to get her back to work. Tara, on the other hand, couldn't help but join in on the conversation. "I know, right? From the moment I started working here, I knew Kiya was rude and prideful. But for her to talk to the boss's wife like that, right in front of the boss himself?" Tara shook her head in disbelief. "It's just too much." "I ju
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 37 – Flares of Emotions
I watched Lucian as he walked into the closet to change his clothes, my curiosity getting the best of me. "Do you find eating here appalling?" I asked, following his footsteps.He turned to me with a thoughtful expression, his fingers working on unbuttoning his shirt. "No, I'm not just used to it," he replied, his tone reflective.I couldn't help but smile mischievously. "Well, you better get used to it, husband," I playfully teased, emphasizing the fact that, whether real or not, we were now married.He chuckled in response. "Right, wife," he replied, acknowledging our new roles with a hint of amusement in his voice.Lucian struggled with the buttons of his shirt, his fingers fumbling as he tried to fasten them. It was already too much, and the interruption had only added to his frustration. His mind was a whirlwind of desire and irritation.What bothered him most was the fact that his precious time with Mira had been abruptly cut short. Just one look at her in that alluring lingerie
Contracted: Love In The Shadow Chapter 38 - Dark Desire
I didn't understand what was going on within Lucian, but I loved every expression he made when I rode him, just as I was doing right now. For a man who always wore no expression, this was fun. At that moment, I was unaware of the carnal desire that was surging up from within this beast of a man. Lucian Creed, for the first time in his life, felt as though the entire world was against him. He sighed and glanced sideways out of the windows, intending to avoid her alluring gaze. To his shock, the two media men he had once tolerated had now transformed into a crowd. From this distance, he could see Ken and some other guards attempting to push them back. "Jeez, I had no idea so many people were dying to get a glimpse of my personal life," he commented, capturing my attention. Following his gaze, I also noticed the crowd of people outside the window taking photos of us. But instead of feeling shy or scared of what they might capture, I felt invisible. I then returned my gaze to him, sitt
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