MasukForced by unexpected circumstances, Bianca North enters a contract marriage with the cold and calculating Theo Harrington. What begins as a deal—pride for her, obligation for him—quickly turns dangerous as buried secrets surface and emotions blur the rules. Caught between duty and desire, one wrong choice could change their lives forever.
Lihat lebih banyakTheo liked that she was clingy. A few seconds later, he tilted his head down and captured her lips in a slow, lingering kiss. Now that their feelings were out in the open, Bianca no longer felt the need to tread carefully around him. The walls between them had crumbled, and for the first time, she allowed herself to simply enjoy being close to him. Theo, still caught in the daze of their kiss, let out a quiet sigh. His voice was low, almost coaxing. Stay in bed with me a little longer. I'm tired. Okay. Bianca had already gotten enough sleep, but when she saw the exhaustion etched across his face, she nestled into his arms. Without hesitation, his warmth wrapped around her, steady and familiar. Within minutes, his breathing evened out. She carefully lifted her head, her gaze falling on the faint dark circles beneath his eyes. He looked completely worn out, and she knew this was because of her. A soft warmth spread through her chest. S
Bianca jolted upright, stretching as a small yawn escaped her lips. The tip of her delicate nose flushed pink, and unshed tears shimmered in her drowsy eyes, catching the morning light like dewdrops. Theo's gaze darkened. Where were you last night? Bianca blinked at him, still groggy, trying to process his presence by her bedside. You weren't supposed to be back until tomorrow. His voice dropped, steady but laced with something dangerous. I asked you a question, Bianca. One night—I was gone for one night, and you spent it somewhere else. The storm in his eyes sent a shiver through her. Instinctively, she pulled the blankets a little closer. Are you assuming the worst again? Theo's jaw tightened, impatience flickering across his face. If this weren't just another misunderstanding, do you think you'd still be lying here comfortably? Bianca lowered her gaze, her fingers twisting into the sheets. I went out with Rebecca. We sho
I'll take you home, Sebastian said firmly. His voice left no room for argument. Don't even think about rejecting my offer. You're in no condition to drive. Bianca hesitated for a moment, then gave a small nod. On the drive back, silence hung between them. Sebastian kept glancing at her, his grip on the steering wheel tightening. Finally, he broke the quiet. About last night. Bianca didn't look at him. Instead, she stared out the window, her voice calm yet heavy. Noah is now Hudson's largest shareholder. Next month, he's expected to compete for the chairman's position, and he'll likely win. If that happens, Rebecca will have even more power in Hudson. She'll become untouchable. She laid it all out without hesitation. Sebastian stilled. The North family has ties to Hudson. His brows furrowed in disbelief. If this gets out, their reputation might sink even lower than the Clarks'. I don't know either. Bianca's fingers curled sl
She had once forced Theo to endure this kind of drug. Back then, she hadn't fully grasped the agony he must have felt. Now, she understood completely. The heat surged through her veins, scorching and relentless. Her body betrayed her, trembling, not just from fear, but from something far worse. The men approached, rubbing their hands together, their eyes gleaming with twisted anticipation. They weren't ordinary thugs. They had once worked as bodyguards for the rich, standing in the shadows, protecting the elite. They had seen Bianca before, admired her from a distance. She was untouchable, the most stunning woman among California's high society, and now fate had handed her to them on a silver platter. How fortunate. Bianca staggered backward, her breath shallow. Stay away from me, she warned, her voice shaking. Frantically, she reached for her phone, her only lifeline. But before she could dial— A rough hand snatched it awa
Bianca ignored the comment, grabbing a bowl of oatmeal and setting it in front of him. Here, start with this. It's healthy, and it'll give you energy for the day. He stared at her for a moment, his expression unreadable, before finally sitting down. He picked up a spoon and took a bite. His moveme
Bianca froze. Theo's words echoed in her mind like a voice in an empty hall. Slowly, she turned to face him. Are you? Are you saying, I can come back to your place and stay there. Theo frowned slightly, don't get the wrong idea, he replied, flatly. Starting today, I can accept
Edward's gaze lingered on the road where Bianca had disappeared. She doesn't know what's good for her, he said. Finally, his voice low and strained, his hands clenched into fists, frustration flickering across his face. If she keeps this up, there won't be anything left to salvage. Rebecca stepp
Theo remained still unbothered. He glanced at Daniel. Daniel smirked, turning to the staff. Should I call your boss personally? Whoever drags them out with the most enthusiasm will be rewarded. The servers who had been reluctant, moments ago, snapped into action. Daniel Kelly'












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