LOGINForced 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.
View MoreTheo 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
The phrase Come home echoed bitterly in Bianca's mind. Was that still her home? Her grip on the phone tightened as Luna's voice rang coldly through the line. Bianca, if you don't come back now, don't bother coming back ever. You won't have parents to acknowledge anymore.
As Theo approached Bianca, a sour, unwashed smell wafted from her frail body. But he didn't care. Urgency burned through him like wildfire. He dashed toward her limp form and shook her forcefully. Bianca, he barked, his voice thick with desperation. No res
Noah's face twisted with rage, his eyes blazing in fury. What an evil creature. His voice thundered through the room. Because of her, the true family's reputation is ruined. With a savage sweep, he grabbed the vase from the table and hurled it against the wall. Cras
Tears streamed down Bianca's cheeks, warm against her icy skin. Trapped, abandoned and forgotten. No one was coming. The eerie silence swallowed her sobs, each passing second gnawing at her fraying hope. Beyond the locked main door, the old woman pulled out her phone. Her voi












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