North Kennedy never imagined she would find herself in a contract marriage with her ex, Finn. But when the bride vanishes on their wedding day, Finn offers her a deal: marry him for six months, and he’ll fund her business dreams. Despite their painful past, North agrees, but insists on keeping her heart out of it. As their fake marriage turns real, fiery arguments, jealousy, and hidden emotions come to the surface. Finn’s older brother, Liam, sparks new complications, while Finn’s manipulative ex-fiancée threatens to reclaim him. But when North discovers the truth behind Finn’s intentions, she’s left heartbroken and pushed away. With a baby on the way and a battle of wills brewing, can they survive the lies, the jealousy, and their own hearts? Or will their second chance at love crumble under the weight of their past? A marriage of convenience. A love rekindled. Secrets, jealousy, and passion collide in this irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance!
View MoreNorth’s POVThe next morning, I walked into my office wearing a smile that didn’t belong to me.The office smelled of coffee and caramel glaze, the comforting scent of early prep with the sound of ovens humming in the background. My team greeted me with their usual enthusiasm, oblivious to the fact that I had barely slept throughout the night. “Hey, North!” Kora chirped.“Hey,” I replied, forcing a cheerfulness I didn’t feel. My throat still felt raw from crying last night, but I was determined not to let it show.“I bet it's not a good time." She muttered, gave my shoulder a soft squeeze before taking her leave. For the next few hours, I tried all I could to pretend that everything was fine. I kept myself busy by running through catering schedules, tasting samples and approving new menu items. My staff didn’t notice how often I drifted into silence or how my gaze kept slipping to my phone sitting facedown on my table. Every time it buzzed, I hoped it was him and every time it wa
Finn’s POV“Believe me Finn, if I know where North is, I’ll tell you right away.” Kora's voice rang in my head. Frustrated, I pushed my hand into my hair, placed my back on the wall and then let out a low sigh. Since my return, I had been walking the same stretch of hallway so many times that the marble floor should have worn thin beneath my shoes.The building was quiet except for the dull echo of my footsteps. North left home this morning and didn't return yet the scent of her perfume still clung to the air. It was sweet, defiant and impossible to ignore and every time I inhaled it, it hit me like a punch.I had tried calling her once, then twice until I lost count.Each ring that ended without an answer clawed another piece out of me and by the time the clock chimed ten pm, I had already dialed her number a dozen more times. Her voicemail taunted me with that cool, professional tone she used for clients; “You’ve reached North Kennedy Catering…” “Pick up, North,” I muttered, p
North’s POV“Finn." I yelled on top of my voice for the hundredth time but he wouldn't listen to me. God, I tried to stop him.“Finn, just let it go,” I whispered in exhaustion, tugging lightly at his sleeve, but he wouldn’t even look my way. His gaze was locked on Liam like a predator refusing to release its prey. The muscles along his jaw were clenched so hard that I thought his teeth might shatter.“Leave,” he barked, his voice carrying the weight of an ultimatum.Liam didn’t flinch, instead, he smiled. It was an infuriating and smug smile that made my stomach knot in ways I hated admitting. No doubt, he enjoyed watching Finn unravel.“This isn’t your building, Finn,” Liam said smoothly, his green eyes glinting. “So why don’t you try asking nicely for once?”Finn’s fists curled at his sides, and I swear if he lunged at his brother, there was no way I would be able to stop him. My heart slammed against my ribs furiously. This wasn’t just a sibling rivalry; this was something da
North's POVA few minutes later, I was walking Liam to the reception. The awkwardness between us had melted slightly and the tension had been replaced with a strange calm. His apology still echoed in my mind. Part of me wanted to believe it, another part still questioned everything. Trust didn’t come easy anymore, not with him. When we got to the reception room, I halted and then turned around to face him, folding my hands in front of me.“Thanks for stopping by,” I said. He gave a tight-lipped smile, shoving his hands into his pockets. “I meant what I said, I’m sorry for everything.”I didn’t answer because I didn’t need to. I had forgiven him, yes, but that didn’t mean I had forgotten.Just when I was going to say something else, the door flung open and time froze.Finn walked in, his tall frame casting a long shadow across the polished floor. His eyes locked onto mine, then immediately dropped to Liam who was standing beside me.There was a beat of silence, one that screamed l
North’s POVThe scent of vanilla and melted chocolate filled the kitchen as I leaned over the counter. I was grinning at the slightly uneven swirl of cream from my latest creation.It's been a while since I came up with something nice so I was elated.“Finally, it's ready." Kora chirped, raising her head from the measuring cups she has been obsessing about. “This one’s different,” I said, holding the spatula in one hand and my phone in the other. Facing the girls, I said, “It’s a mix of burnt caramel and lemon zest. The idea hit me in the shower last night.” I chuckled at the thought. Last night was chaotic for me until this little idea dropped in. It was what lured me to sleep.Kora raised an eyebrow, she was going to speak but suddenly, she pursed her lips only to part it again. “You don't have to." I groaned under my breath. “Burnt caramel and lemon zest? Are you trying to start a war in people’s mouths or what?” She ratted out. Amelia chuckled from the sink, “Knowing North,
Finn’s POVWincing, I shot my eyes open only to snap it shut almost immediately as my hands slowly moved up to my head.I had woken up with the kind of headache that made me question every decision I had made in the last twenty-four hours.Starting with that damn half glass of tequila and ending with collapsing on the woman I was pretending not to love just because she wanted it to stay that way.Everything felt heavy, my limbs, my chest, and my thoughts. It was like my body was trying to punish me for letting my emotions get the best of me, for letting Liam’s words sink their claws right into my heart. Still holding my head, I blinked slowly as I tried to sit up. Thanks to the window blinds that were pulled down, else, I would have died several times already.My throat was dry and my brain was foggy but it only took a second for the blur to clear enough for me to realize that I was in the living room and also, the figure standing across the room had her arms folded tightly across
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