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I Married My Enemy Billionaire

I Married My Enemy Billionaire

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last updateLast Updated : 2026-08-31
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Drama

Contemporary

Adventurous

Hidden Identity

CEO

Agent

Betrayal

Office Relationship

Revenge

Aria Bennett never expected her worst enemy to become her husband. Desperate to save her family and uncover the truth behind a betrayal that destroyed her life, Aria accepts a dangerous deal with the ruthless billionaire CEO, Damien Blackwood. Cold, arrogant, and feared by everyone around him, Damien offers her a fake marriage that will benefit them both. But living under the same roof as the man she hates is harder than she imagined. Behind Damien's grey eyes lies a secret powerful enough to shatter everything Aria believes. And while she fights to protect her heart, their fake vows begin to feel dangerously real. When hidden enemies emerge, old betrayals resurface, and shocking family secrets come to light, Aria must decide whether Damien is the villain she swore to destroy—or the only man willing to stand beside her when the world falls apart. In a game of revenge, power, and forbidden desire, one mistake could cost them everything. He was her enemy. He became her husband. But what happens when hatred turns into love?

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Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1

ARIA

 

Rule number one: Never be late for a job interview.

Rule number two: If you're already late, don't call a stranger an asshole.

 

Unfortunately...I managed to break both rules before ten o'clock in the morning."Move! Sorry! Excuse me!"

I squeezed through the crowded sidewalk, clutching my folder to my chest while trying not to trip over my own feet.

 

My alarm had gone off. The bus had broken down. Then I'd spilled coffee on my only white blouse.

If the universe wanted me unemployed, it could've just said so. I glanced at my phone.

9:54 A.M.

 

My interview was at ten. "No, no, no..."This wasn't just any interview.

This was Blackwood International. One of the biggest companies in the country. I finally reached the towering glass building.

 

For a moment, I simply stood there, trying to catch my breath. The skyscraper stretched so high that I had to tilt my head back. "Wow..." I whispered. "This building is so tall it probably argues with aeroplanes."

 

I laughed at my own joke. Then remembered I was late."Oh no!" I rushed inside. The lobby looked more like a luxury hotel than an office.

 

Expensive suits everywhere. Even the air smelled expensive. I looked down at my slightly wrinkled blouse. "I already don't belong here."A woman behind the reception desk smiled politely. "May I help you?"

 

"Interview!" I panted. "Marketing department. Aria Bennett."

 She checked her computer. Then looked at me. Then at the clock. Then back at me. I knew that look. Late, “thirty-second floor”, she said. "The interview has already begun."

 

My heart nearly stopped. "Thank you!" I grabbed my folder and sprinted toward the elevators. The doors were already closing. "No!" I ran even faster. A tall man in a perfectly tailored black suit stepped inside. Without looking up, he pressed the button to close the doors.

I sprinted. "Hold it!"  The doors shut. Right in front of my face. I stared at my reflection in the polished metal. "Asshole." The word slipped out before I could stop it.

 

The elevator doors instantly slid open. I froze. Inside stood the man. He was... unfairly handsome. Dark hair. Sharp jawline. Grey eyes that looked cold enough to freeze fire, and those eyes were currently fixed on me. His charcoal suit probably cost more than my entire wardrobe.  

The corner of his mouth twitched."Asshole?" "No..oo, I-I mean... I wasn't talking about you," I mumbled, wishing the floor would open up and swallow me whole. One dark eyebrow lifted.

 

"Really?" "No." She sighed dramatically. "I was definitely talking about you." To her surprise, he laughed. Actually laughed. A deep, rich sound that made her stomach do something strange. "At least you're honest."

 

“I try." The man pressed the button to keep the elevator open. "Coming?"I quickly stepped inside. "Thank you."

 

The doors closed again. For a moment, silence settled between us. Then he glanced sideways. "Running late?" "Is it that obvious?" "You looked like you were being chased." "I practically am. This interview could change my life.”

 

He studied me, "Nervous?" "Terrified." "Good." I  frowned. "Good?" "The people who aren't nervous usually think they're smarter than they are." I blinked. That actually made sense.

 

"Well, I'm definitely nervous." "Then you have a chance." I smiled.”That's surprisingly encouraging." The elevator climbed steadily upward. I glanced at him.

 

"So what do you do here?" "I work here." "Obviously." His lips twitched again. "You ask a lot of questions." "I've been told it's one of my talents."

 

"And your weaknesses?" "Being late." "Clearly." I  gasped dramatically. "Wow. You don't know me well enough to insult me."I think I know enough."

 

Before I  could respond, the elevator jerked violently. The lights flickered. I stumbled forward. A strong hand caught my arm.

 

His fingers wrapped around my arm, and a strange jolt shot through me. My breath caught. Every nerve seemed suddenly aware of his touch, and my heart skipped a beat.

 

Why was such a simple touch affecting me so much?  The elevator stopped. Completely.  My heart skipped.

 

"Oh no." The lights flickered again. Then everything became still. Very still. The man immediately pressed the emergency button.

 

Nothing happened. I swallowed. "We're stuck, aren't we?" "It appears so." "Great." I dropped my head against the wall. "My interview is ruined."

 

"Maybe not." I looked up. He was still standing straight, completely calm, as if being trapped in a broken elevator was part of his daily routine.

 

"How are you so relaxed?" I asked. His eyes flicked toward her.“I’ve learned something over time.” “What?” “Panic rarely solves problems.” I scoffed lightly. “Well, I’ve learned that panic is free. And right now, I can afford it.”

That surprised him. A small pause. Then.  A soft laugh escaped him. A real one. I blinked. Something inside her chest shifted slightly, and she quickly looked away like she hadn’t noticed. But she had.

 

The silence after that didn’t feel uncomfortable anymore. The next twenty minutes passed surprisingly quickly. We talked about work, my university graduation, and his opinions on leadership. Somehow, the intimidating stranger became easier to talk to than most people I knew.

When maintenance finally got the elevator moving again, I almost felt disappointed. The doors opened on the thirty-second floor. I stepped out first.

 

Then I turned toward him. "Well, Mr Asshole."His eyes sparkled with amusement. "Still calling me that?" "Maybe." He chuckled. Then he straightened his suit jacket. "Good luck with your interview, Aria."

"Thanks." He started walking away. Then, it suddenly stopped. Without looking back, he said, "Don't worry." I frowned.

“About what?" His voice was calm. Confident. Dangerously confident. "We'll be seeing each other again." Before I could ask what he meant, he walked away.

 

I stared after him. Confused. A few minutes later, I entered the executive conference room for my interview. Three empty chairs sat on one side of the table. I took a nervous breath. The door opened. I looked up. And nearly fell out of her chair.

The man from the elevator walked inside. Not as a candidate. Not as an employee. Not as a visitor. Heat rushed to my cheeks as every word I’d said replayed in my head.

 

Of all people, I had argued with the CEO. Wonderful. I was fired before I was even hired. Everyone in the room immediately stood. "Good morning, Mr Blackwood." My eyes widened. My stomach dropped.

 

Mr. Blackwood? The billionaire CEO? The owner of the entire company? The man I'd called an asshole? Damien Blackwood slowly sat down at the head of the table.

 

Then he looked directly at me. A slow smile appeared on his face. "Miss Bennett." I wanted to disappear; I wish all of this were just a dream, but, unfortunately, this wasn't a dream."

 

"Let's begin your interview."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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17 Chapters
CHAPTER 1
ARIA Rule number one: Never be late for a job interview. Rule number two: If you're already late, don't call a stranger an asshole. Unfortunately...I managed to break both rules before ten o'clock in the morning."Move! Sorry! Excuse me!" I squeezed through the crowded sidewalk, clutching my folder to my chest while trying not to trip over my own feet. My alarm had gone off. The bus had broken down. Then I'd spilled coffee on my only white blouse. If the universe wanted me unemployed, it could've just said so. I glanced at my phone. 9:54 A.M. My interview was at ten. "No, no, no..."This wasn't just any interview. This was Blackwood International. One of the biggest companies in the country. I finally reached the towering glass building. For a moment, I simply stood there, trying to catch my breath. The skyscraper stretched so high that I had to tilt my head back. "Wow..." I whispered. "This building is so tall it probably argues with aeroplanes." I laughed at my own joke. The
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CHAPTER 2
ARIAMy soul quietly left my body. I stared at the man sitting at the head of the long conference table. The same man. The same cold grey eyes. The same man I had called an asshole less than ten minutes ago.Maybe if I closed my eyes long enough, he'd disappear. He didn't. The room was silent. Every executive sat perfectly straight as if they were afraid to breathe too loudly.And there I was... Trying to remember if prison accepted people whose only crime was insulting their future boss. "Miss Bennett." His deep voice pulled me back to reality. I blinked."Y-Yes, sir." "If you're done staring at me..." His lips curved ever so slightly. "...please have a seat." Heat rushed to my cheeks.I forced my legs to move and sat in the empty chair opposite him. The leather seat suddenly felt like an electric chair. One of the interviewers cleared his throat."Good morning, Miss Bennett. I'm Richard Evans, Head of Human Resources. I smiled politely."Good morning." He glanced at my resume."You g
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CHAPTER 3
ARIAHave you ever smiled… even when your stomach was tying itself into knots? That was me. Standing outside Blackwood International at exactly 7:30 a.m., thirty minutes earlier than my reporting time.After yesterday's disaster, I had made myself one promise. I would never be late again. I looked up at the glass skyscraper, its windows reflecting the golden morning sun."Okay, Aria," I whispered, taking a deep breath. "New job. New beginning." A grin tugged at my lips. "Just don't call anyone an asshole today."The receptionist greeted me with a warm smile. "Good morning, Miss Bennett." I smiled."Good morning.""Congratulations on your new position." "Thank you." She handed me an access card. "The executive floor. Mr Blackwood is already here." Of course he was.I was beginning to think the man slept in his office. The private elevator carried me to the top floor in complete silence.I muttered to myself. "You can do this." I cleared my throat and practised. "Good morning, Mr Blackwo
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CHAPTER 4
ARIAThe moment I unlocked the apartment door, I kicked off my heels.“Freedom!” One heel flew across the room and landed perfectly on the sofa. The other… Hit the flower pot. Crash.“Oh no.” I froze. From the kitchen, my grandmother’s voice echoed through the apartment. “Aria Bennett!”I closed my eyes. “I’m already sorry.”She walked into the living room with a wooden spoon in her hand and narrowed her eyes at the broken pot.“You’ve been home for exactly five seconds.” “I know.”“And you’ve already destroyed something.” I flashed my sweetest smile. “It’s called making an entrance.” Grandma sighed dramatically.“One day you’ll be the reason I need blood pressure medicine.” I wrapped my arms around her from behind. “But you’ll still love me.” She tried to hide her smile.“I’ll think about it.” “I’ll cook for a week.” “You’ll burn my kitchen.” “True.” She finally laughed and gently patted my cheek. “Go wash your hands. Dinner’s ready.”The smell of freshly cooked chicken curry filled the
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CHAPTER 5
Damien“…Let’s pretend neither of us saw anything tonight.” She held out her coffee cup with a small smile. “Deal.” For a brief moment… The night felt strangely peaceful. ThenBuzz. My phone vibrated inside my coat pocket. I glanced at the screen. Marcus: URGENT. We found the leak.The warmth in my expression disappeared. Business. I slipped the phone back into my pocket. Miss Bennett tilted her head. “Bad news?”I met her curious gaze. “Something that requires my attention.” “So… you’re leaving?”“Yes.” She frowned. You really know how to ruin a conversation.” A corner of my mouth twitched. “I don’t remember us having one.” “Oh, we were.”“I was winning.” She rolled her eyes. “Good night, Miss Bennett.” Without waiting for her reply, I turned and walked toward my Aston Martin.I could feel her staring at my back. Confused. Annoyed. Some questions were better left unanswered.Twenty-five minutes later… The private elevator opened directly into my penthouse. Marcus was already waiting
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Chapter 6
ARIAI sat quietly near the window of the bus, staring at the city passing by. Normally, I would have been lost in my thoughts, but today something felt different. Uncomfortable. I could feel it. Someone was watching me.At first, I ignored it. Maybe it was just my imagination. But when the bus stopped at a signal, I caught the reflection of a man sitting a few seats behind me. His eyes were fixed on me.The moment our eyes met through the reflection, he immediately looked away. My fingers tightened around my bag. Who is he? I looked away, pretending I hadn’t noticed.But the uneasy feeling remained until the bus reached her stop. I finally stepped off the crowded bus, shaking off the weird feeling from that strange man who kept staring at me during the ride.I took a slow breath and adjusted my bag. “Don’t overthink everything,” I whispered to myself. But before I could take another step, someone suddenly bumped into me.Hard enough that I almost lost my balance. My files slipped fro
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Chapter 7
ARIAI closed my bedroom door and leaned against it, letting out a slow breath I didn’t realise I’d been holding. The folded note was still in my hand.For what felt like the hundredth time, I opened it.“He can't protect you forever."I stared at the words, hoping they’d suddenly make sense. They didn’t.“What is this supposed to mean?” I whispered to myself. I searched my memory, trying to remember the employee who had bumped into me.Nothing. Just a blur. A stranger. I threw the note onto my bed and ran a hand through my hair. “You’re overthinking it, Aria,” I muttered.“It was probably someone’s stupid prank.” But even as I said the words… I didn’t believe them. The room was quiet. Yet the uneasy feeling refused to leave.Almost as if… Someone had followed me home. I quickly pulled the curtains shut and locked the window. Then I laughed nervously at myself.“Seriously, Aria?” “Since when did you become this paranoid?” No answer came. Only silence.With a tired sigh, I slipped the
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Chapter 8
ARIAThe Ferris wheel stood tall against the evening sky. I tightened my grip on the giant teddy bear Damien had somehow won for me."I'm still convinced you cheated," I muttered. Walking beside me, Damien slipped one hand into his pocket. "I don't cheat.""You say that with suspicious confidence." I was seeing him from the side. Damein said,"It's called skill."I rolled my eyes. "Right." The operator smiled as we reached the entrance."Last cabin."I hesitated. Why did it suddenly feel like this wasn't a good idea? The teddy bear nearly slipped from my hands as a cool breeze brushed against my face."Miss Bennett?" I looked up. Damien was already standing inside the cabin, one hand holding the door open. "Are you getting in?" I swallowed the strange feeling in my chest."It's just a Ferris wheel, Aria," I whispered to myself. Trying to sound confident, I stepped inside. The cabin door clicked shut behind us. Slowly...The wheel began to move. Higher and higher. The carnival lights gre
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Chapter 9
ARIAThe first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was the unusual silence. No alarm. No sound of Grandma moving around in the kitchen.For a few seconds, I simply stared at the ceiling, enjoying the rare peaceful morning. Then my eyes landed on the clock.My peaceful moment lasted exactly three seconds. "Wait..." I sat up. My eyes widened. "You're kidding me." I was late.Again.I jumped out of bed and rushed toward the bathroom, nearly tripping over my own slippers. "Great, Aria. First you embarrass yourself on a Ferris wheel, and now you're going to be late for work."Just then, my phone vibrated. Lily. The moment I answered, her voice exploded through the speaker."ARIA! ARE YOU OKAY?" I pulled the phone away from my ear. "I'm alive." "I've been calling you for twenty minutes!""My phone was on silent." "I heard you fainted! Ethan told me everything!" I froze. "Ethan?""Yes! And he also told me Mr Blackwood carried you out of the Ferris wheel like some movie hero."I closed my ey
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Chapter 10
ARIAIf Mondays belonged to endless emails... Tuesdays belonged to fear.Every Tuesday morning, the executives of Blackwood International gathered in the main conference room to present their weekly reports.One mistake, one poorly prepared report. And you became the topic of gossip for the rest of the week. The meeting room buzzed with quiet conversations as the selected employees settled into their seats.Most of them were senior managers. I was the youngest person in the room. I could already feel the curious glances.Lily asked amusingly, "Who's getting fired today?" Laughter rippled through the conference room. "Depends on Mr. Blackwood's mood." Someone muttered, "Pray it's not yours."At the head of the table sat Richard Collins, the Operations Manager, a man known for his sharp tongue and even sharper ego.His gaze landed on me. One eyebrow lifted. "Miss Bennett?" I nodded politely. "Yes, sir."A faint smirk appeared on his face. "I wasn't aware interns were being assigned to
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