LOGIN“It’s a contract, Ethan. You don’t even like me,” she said. “So?” he replied, moving closer to her now. He slid his hand on her waist, yanking her forward. Now face to face, he said, “I want you. I need you. I want to ruin you.” He kissed her hard, then stopped, took a long pause, and looked directly into her eyes. “Do you want me to stop?” She stood there speechless as her body trembled from his touch. He grabbed her chin, eyes filled with insatiable hunger. “Say the word, sweetheart,” he whispered, “and I'll have you right here.” And damn, she wished he had already. CEO Ethan Blackwell needs a bride to claim the company before his thirtieth birthday, as stated in his grandfather's will. Sophia Hart, his secretary, needs money that only God—or her boss—can provide to save her dying mother. One night with her billionaire boss changed everything. He's offering her millions for a fake marriage without even knowing she's hiding his baby. She's three weeks pregnant with his child. Someone is about to find out the hard way that nothing stays a secret forever. This deal just got messy.
View MoreSophia Hart
My phone buzzed in my hand, the cold blue light of the screen hitting me like a slap in the freezing December air. I was leaning against the rough concrete wall of the fire exit landing, trying to breathe, trying not to fall apart. I read the message again, my stomach knotting tighter with every word.
Final Notice: Outstanding balance of $870,450. Payment must be received by the end of this week or a warrant will be issued for your father’s arrest. Further legal action will follow.
Tears stung my eyes. Mom’s hospital bills were already drowning us, and now Dad’s gambling debts were about to drag us all under.
Where would I start from when I don't have that money, neither do I have a rich relative who could help me or someone I could call for help?
Inside the ballroom, the Christmas gala was in full swing—laughter, music, clinking champagne glasses—but out here, it felt like another universe. I’d already been gone for twelve minutes. Too long. I knew I needed to pull myself together and go back inside before anyone noticed.
The heavy metal door creaked open behind me.
“Miss Hart,” Ethan Blackwell’s deep, commanding voice cut through the night. I jumped, nearly dropping my phone as I spun around. There he stood—my boss, tall and imposing in his perfectly tailored black tuxedo, his sharp gray eyes fixed on me like I was just another item on his agenda.
“Mr. Blackwell,” I said quickly, shoving the phone into my clutch. “I was just—”
“Twelve minutes,” he interrupted, stepping fully onto the landing. The door clanged shut behind him, sealing us in the cold quiet. “The gala is for networking, not hiding on the fire exit. Why did you leave the show?”
I swallowed hard, smoothing down the front of my simple black cocktail dress. “I… needed fresh air. It was getting stuffy inside.”
He stared at me for a long moment, that unreadable expression on his face. Ethan Blackwell was always like this—nonchalant, detached, the ruthless billionaire CEO who never let anything rattle him. But tonight, something felt different. He moved closer, his expensive cologne wrapping around me.
“Fresh air,” he repeated, his voice low. His gaze dropped to my lips, then slowly lowered. Before I could say anything else, he closed the distance in one stride.
His hand slid around my waist and yanked me forward until our bodies pressed together. My breath caught.
“Mr. Blackwell—Ethan—”
“So?” he murmured against my ear. “You don’t even like me.”
I needed the fresh air because it's a family emergency and I needed to be there.
Since you work under me, your problem is my problem.
I was shocked by what he said—at least I now know I am not alone.
'Then he kissed me—hard, demanding, like he owned me. His mouth claimed mine with raw hunger. I knew I should push him away, but my body betrayed me. Heat flooded through me as I clutched his jacket, melting into the kiss.
He broke away only to trail his lips down my neck. One of his large hands boldly cupped my breast through my dress, his thumb brushing over my nipple until it hardened under his touch. I whimpered, shame and desire twisting together as I felt myself getting wet, embarrassingly soaked for him.
I was kind of ashamed — someone whom I didn't like — how is it I am falling for him and I am already getting wet so easily?
“Fuck,” he growled. “I want you. I need you. I want to ruin you.”
He spun me around and pressed me against the cold concrete wall. My dress was hiked up roughly over my hips before I could even think. I heard the tear of a condom wrapper, his zipper, and then— He thrust into me in one brutal stroke. I cried out at the stretch. He was so big, so thick, and the condom tore almost instantly as my tight pussy clenched around him. He didn’t stop. Instead, he gripped my hips harder and fucked me rough and deep against the wall, each powerful thrust slamming into me. The wet, obscene sounds of our bodies echoed in the night air. His hand reached around to rub my swollen clit, and I came hard, biting my lip to keep from screaming as my walls pulsed around his bare cock.
Did you want me to stop or continue?
I didn't say anything; it was as if my voice was seized. I just looked at him, enjoying the pleasure he gave me. What a momentum, I said to myself.
Ethan followed right after with a low groan, burying himself deep as he spilled inside me.
'For a few seconds, there was only our ragged breathing.
He felt weak as he rested his body pressed against mine with his dick still inside my pussy. He looked into my eyes without saying anything.
He pulled out, fixed his clothes as if nothing had happened, and turned toward the door. I stood there trembling, his cum already starting to trickle down my thigh.
“Enjoy your Christmas weekend, Miss Hart,” he said coolly, not even looking back. “Resume early next week. We have a lot of work to do.”
“Ethan, wait—I need to—”
But he was already gone, the door swinging shut behind him. He left me there on the fire exit, dress disheveled, legs shaking, heart racing, with the weight of everything crashing down on me.
I sat on the concrete with my dress, thinking about what I had done—this is my worst night ever with my billionaire boss. Is he going to sack me? What eyes will he look at me with? Plenty of thoughts were coming through my head.
One week later, I bought pregnancy test strips.
'Four more to confirm, if it was true or not.
Shit! What the fuck have I done?
Sophia's POVThe ride home was quieter than usual. As the city lights slipped past the tinted windows, I rested my head against the cool glass, replaying the evening in my mind. Ethan hadn't spoken much on the drive back, and neither had I. We didn't need to. The silence between us no longer felt as uncomfortable as it once had.When the car finally stopped in front of my apartment building, he stepped out first and walked around to open my door."Good night," I said softly.He gave a single nod. "Get some rest."That was all. No smile. No unnecessary conversation. Just Ethan being Ethan.I watched the black Mercedes disappear down the street before climbing the stairs to my apartment. Instead of going inside immediately, I stood by the living-room window, watching until the taillights vanished completely into the night.Tomorrow. Tomorrow I will leave this apartment behind and move into Ethan Blackwell's penthouse. Permanently. Well... for two years.The thought should have comforted
Ethan's POVThe moment the Mercedes pulled away from the restaurant, silence settled between us. Not the comfortable kind. The dangerous kind.The city lights streaked across the tinted windows as the chauffeur drove through downtown, leaving the flashing cameras behind. Their lights still reflected faintly against the glass, but their voices had finally disappeared.Sophia sat beside me without saying a word. She leaned her head against the window, staring at the passing skyline. She looked exhausted.The evening had demanded more from her than I intended. The makeover, the fittings, the public dinner, and finally the photographers waiting outside—it was enough to overwhelm anyone who hadn't spent years living under public scrutiny.She rubbed the bridge of her nose and closed her eyes briefly."You alright?" I asked.She opened them slowly. "Do I look alright?""No."She let out a tired laugh. "At least you're honest."Silence returned. I rarely felt the need to fill empty spaces wi
Sophia's POVThe city glittered beneath us like a sky full of stars that had somehow fallen to the earth.I rested my fingertips against the cool glass window, unable to look away. Tiny streams of headlights wound through the streets below, and the buildings rose proudly into the night, each one glowing against the darkness."I've never seen the city from this height before," I admitted quietly.Ethan glanced at me before following my gaze. "You'll get used to it."I smiled without looking at him. "I don't think I ever will."The waitress returned with our menus and placed them gently on the table before pouring sparkling water into our glasses. The restaurant was unlike anywhere I had ever been. Crystal chandeliers reflected soft golden light across polished marble floors. A pianist played quietly in one corner, while elegantly dressed couples spoke in hushed voices around us. It felt less like a restaurant and more like another world.I opened the menu. Then almost closed it again.
Sophia's POVI stood in front of the mirror at exactly 7:12 p.m., staring at my reflection.For a moment, I didn't recognize the woman looking back at me. The girl in the mirror looked confident. Elegant. Beautiful.Nothing like the exhausted secretary who spent most of her days buried beneath spreadsheets, emails, and impossible deadlines.My fingers brushed against the silky fabric of the navy-blue gown draped over my body. It fit perfectly. Of course it did. Everything Ethan Blackwell purchased seemed designed to be perfect.The makeup artist from earlier had worked miracles. My hair fell in soft waves over my shoulders, framing my face in a way that somehow made me look older and more sophisticated. For the first time in years, I felt beautiful. Yet the feeling didn't last long. A familiar knot formed in my stomach. Do I really look like Ethan's type? The question had been haunting me all day.Ethan Blackwell was the kind of man who appeared on magazine covers. Women threw themsel






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