After being tricked by her ex-fiancé and best friend, Jeanne's life turns upside down. The scam they pulled off leaves her with nothing, as they take all her wealth. In her desperation, a man named Leo Morgan appeared and proposed a contract marriage to Jeanne. "I will help you take back all your property rights. In exchange, I ask only that you enter into a contract marriage with me for three years." Jeanne don't know what exactly Leo's intention was, but she eventually accepted his offer. As time passed, Jeanne never expected that her decision to take Leo's contract marriage would lead her to big problems that linked to her family. It's about a big secret behind the death of her parents and the disappearance of her eldest brother, William Hart. And without realizing it, Jeanne and Leo's fates have been linked long before they ever met. ------------------------------------------------------------ "Oh, Jeanne ... What a pity you are. You think you're in Paradise, but you're actually dance in Hell."
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"Jeanne ... hey Jeanne ...?"I flinched when I felt a pat on my arm. I turned and saw my best friend staring sullenly at me.She is Lily Hayes, my best friend since middle school and now we are 25 years old. We chatted casually in my bedroom — a penthouse located in a luxury apartment building in downtown New York."What are you thinking, huh? You're ignoring me."I laughed at her words and said, "I'm just having a lot on my mind.""About Adam?"I nodded and said, "Well, I suspect he has another woman.""Again? Oh come on Jeanne ... you're just overthinking, you know?"Hearing Lily's words, I was silent for a moment and then sighed. Maybe what Lily said is true, I'm just overthinking."And oh ... don't you have to go today to buy an anniversary gift for him?"Her words immediately made me remember the important thing. I got up from my seat and went to the walking closet to change clothes quickly."Well ... I thought you forgot about that," Lily said again."Gosh! Why are you just reminding me about that now, Lily Hayes?!" I said while looking at my friend with a frown.Lily seemed to just shrug her shoulders. "It's your anniversary with Adam, why should I — ouch! Hey!"I threw a pillow at her and then immediately ran towards the door to avoid Lily who was about to counter me earlier."Then, I've to go ... bye!" I said and closed my room's door quickly."Wait, I want to go home too. I don't want to be an extra on your anniversary date," said Lily.I took the car key in the drawer and said loudly, "Sorry, I'm in a hurry. Can you just order a taxi?""Okay."I could hear Lily's voice kind of disappointed. Then I walked out from my penthouse.…It turns out I spent too much time choosing an anniversary gift for Adam. I thought that I could be back in time before dinner and prepare something romantic, but because of the heavy traffic tonight I was a little late.To celebrate our anniversary, I bought two portions of food from a well-known restaurant and didn't forget a bottle of the best quality red wine. I also bought shoes from a well-known brand that my fiancé dreamed of.I know he will like it."I'm sure, he must have prepared something for me too," I muttered and smiled as I parked my sports car in the basement.With a little haste, I walked towards the elevator that connected directly to my penthouse's floor. I opened the door after using the access key to my house."Sorry the traffic was busy, so I was ...""...""... a little late."I frowned when I saw my living room seemed dark and I heard faintly a sound coming from the bedroom. I thought that my fiancé might have prepared something romantic there.When I was about to open the door to my room, my smile disappeared and was replaced with mixed feelings.I heard the voices of my fiancé and someone inside. It wasn't just their conversation that made me speechless, but also their moaning voice and the sound of skin slapping."Hey ... hey, lower your voice, babe. What if Jeanne comes and hears you from outside?"My breath seemed to stop and my heart seemed to fall into my stomach. It was the voice of Adam Moss, my fiancé. So, is my guess correct? That he was having an affair.If only Lily was here, we could catch them out. Because it turns out I'm right and I'm not just overthinking.However, when I was about to open the door, I heard another voice answering. Suddenly, I stopped and this time shocked me."Ahh babe, I don't care, hnghh ...""...""Are you sure all of Jeanne's wealth is already in your hands? Unghh ... that's why you are not afraid if she finds out about our affair, hnggh.""Ahhn, of course babe. Now, can we stop talking about her, I'm about to come.""Anghh please harder, I'm gonna come hnghh ...!"I couldn't be wrong. It was definitely the voice of Lily Hayes, my best friend.Without waiting any longer, I opened the door. I thought I was ready for what I was going to see, but I couldn't help but cry seeing the betrayal of the two people who were closest to me.Both of them seemed surprised. I walked over to the two of them.Lily seemed to wrap her naked body in a blanket, while Adam immediately approached me.“J-Jeanne, w-wait, listen …”I ignored Adam and quickly opened the food package I brought and dumped it on Lily Hayes' head."What the ...."I smiled and said, "Get out of my house, now!""Jeanne ... Jeanne, wait, hey —""You too, Adam Moss." I said while looking at Adam's face with a smile."You —""I said, get out of here, damn it!" I said, no longer able to control my voice."This bitch, still doesn't know her place."Her voice made me turn at her. A second later, she laughed which seemed to mock me."You are now nothing, my beloved friend. Jeanne Hart, I hate you ..."I felt throbbing pain in my chest. I never thought that all this time my best friend hated me."You talk to me as if you feel sorry for my life. But you always look down on me and it makes me sick!"I clenched my hands and looked down in silence. I didn't expect that what I had done for her all this time was interpreted wrongly by her.So, her kindness, her laugh, her smile, her worries, her feelings, those all just fake? That's what I thought sadly."The warmth of family, abundant wealth, love from many people. I thought the death of your parents would bring you down like me, but I was wrong ..."I strengthened my fists even more when I heard Lily's words. Oh God, what kind of person have I trusted all this time? My mind screamed."But you ... you just got higher and looked down at me even more and more! And even Adam Moss! The man I wanted, you took him too, bitch! You —"SLAPI can't hold it anymore. I slapped Lily so hard that it left a red mark on her cheek."This damn bitch ..."SLAPI was shocked when I got a slap from Adam. I really didn't think that he would defend Lily.Then I looked at him cynicly and said, "Let's settle this in court. Now, you two, get out!"I looked at Lily flatly. I knew the woman in front of me looked very annoyed and was about to talk back to me. However, Adam immediately stopped her and then took her with him.Honestly, it makes me quite annoyed to see how my ex fiancé treats Lily so well, something he rarely does to me."Fine! We'll settle this in court. Let's see, who will take everything, Jeanne Hart!"BLAMThose were Adam's last words, before left with the sound of a door slamming. A moment later, I fell to the floor weakly while staring at the door of my room with empty eyes."I can't believe two people I trust the most stab me behind my back."POV JEANNE … "What?!" I got up from my position. I stood behind Samuel's body and then released my grip on Samuel's arm. "We met long before you knew my brother, you say?" I asked in astonishment. For a moment, our eyes met as Samuel glanced at me. However, not long after, he took his eyes off me again. "Forget it." "..." "No matter how well I explain it to you, it won't change anything," he said. She then released my grip on her arm and walked out of the room. CREAK! SLAM! I, on the other hand, was still rooted to my spot and staring at her disappearing figure from behind the door of the room. Not even the banging sound of the door closing made me flinch. I then threw myself back onto the bed behind me, sitting down while staring at the door. With a bitter smile, I muttered, "What the hell did he say?" I paused, trying to digest what Samuel had just told me. At least I tried to dig up my memories of Samuel back then. However, I couldn't find anythin
POV JEANNE…SLAP!I slapped Samuel as soon as I regained my consciousness. Staring at him without a word coming out of my mouth. He looked surprised and seemed to freeze for a while. Until he finally looked at me with a soft gaze full of regret. "I'm sorry...""...""I couldn't hold myself and —""I-It's late," I interrupted him and immediately turned my back to him. I bit my lower lip, trying to hold back all the emotion inside me. "Jeanne, I —""Go back to your room," I said, "I'll open the door for you from this room." Then I walked in and went to the door that connected this room with the second floor corridor. CLICK!After the lock opened, I immediately opened the door to my room.I then turned around and looked at the balcony door. Samuel was still standing there, looking at me before he finally lowered his face. Shortly after, he walked towards me."I'm sorry."Those were the last words I heard from him, before he walked out of my room. SLAM!Immediately afterward, I sl
POV JEANNE…"Good night, dear...""...""...and have a good rest."After chatting for a while with Aunt Lydia a.k.a Samuel's mother in the TV room while enjoying a cup of warm tea, our conversation finally ended at midnight. Aunt Lydia then escorted me to one of the rooms on the second floor. It was the same room I remembered from my first stay at Dawn's family home. "Thank you, aunt Lydia and good night to you too," I replied. CREAKShe didn't answer me and just gave me a smile as she closed the door. However, only halfway through closing the door, I saw her suddenly stop. "Ah, I almost forgot to say this," she said as she opened the door completely again. "Yes? Do you need anything?" I asked back. I saw that afterward, Aunt Lydia was smiling and seemed to be teasing me. "By the way, Samuel's room is next to yours," she said in a teasing tone. I knew where this was going, but I chose to pretend I didn't know. Smiling awkwardly, I replied, "I see." "Well, just in case you
"Divorce isn't always a bad thing anyway." "..." "Sometimes, it's even a good thing to get away from a toxic relationship," she said, smiling at me, "So at least be happy. Maybe it's God's way of saving you from the harm that will come to you if you stay with him." Hearing those words, I fell silent and immediately thought about my relationship with Samuel. If I think about it, our relationship is too toxic to maintain. Even though Leo said he loved me and I was already in love with him, the way he expressed his love sometimes made me feel uncomfortable. "You're right, auntie," I said later, "Thank you for giving me a new perspective." Lydia then replied me with her warm smile. "Of course, dear," she said and then glanced at Samuel with a meaningful smile. "..." "Moreover, you can count on Samuel from now on," she said in a teasing tone, "He will glad to help you." I see where this is going - I said to myself. Instead of rejecting him outright, I just smiled
POV JEANNE … "How was the food, Jeanne?" "It's delicious," I said as I smiled at the woman in front of me, "You've always been a talented cook, auntie." I was currently enjoying dinner at Dawn's family home. I occasionally glanced at Samuel who seemed to be enjoying the leftovers on his plate quietly. "Ah, you praise me too much~" Lydia — Samuel's mother — said with an embarrassed smile. "Hm, it just common taste," Samuel said suddenly, "Besides it, I think you put too much —" Samuel stopped what he was saying and smiled awkwardly. I followed the direction of Samuel's gaze to his mother, who was already glaring. "N-No, it's not," Samuel said then and stammered a little, "I was just joking. Mom's cooking is the best, hahaha." Then Lydia's sharp gaze softened as a smile spread across her face. "Thank you~" she said. "Hm, but it would be better if you didn't cook anymore," Samuel said again, not long after that. "Samuel!" Lydia said half shouting. I was jus
POV JEANNE … "Is it really okay?" I asked. I was currently in Samuel's car and we were heading to Dawn's family residence. After rejecting Samuel's propose, I decided to go home. But Samuel suddenly invited me to have dinner with his family. And I don't know what came over me, but I said yes. "After all, this is your quality time with your parents," I said again. I looked doubtful at Samuel who was sitting in the driving seat, right next to me. He then glanced back at me. "Calm down," he said, chuckling softly, "Don't you already know my parents?" I lowered my gaze and then said again, "Yes, but it's been a long time since I've seen them." "..." "Isn't this supposed to be your time with them anyway?" I said again, "You once said that you often don't have time to spend with them, even to enjoy dinner together." A second later, Samuel chuckled softly. "Oh come on Jeanne, I'm sure they'll be happy to see you," he said casually. "..." "They already think of you
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