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Reborn as the CEO’s Contract Wife

Reborn as the CEO’s Contract Wife

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last updateLast Updated : 2026-01-28
By:  Arelon SageOngoing
Language: English
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Drama

Sweet Love

CEO

Doctor

Intelligent

Reborn

Betrayal

Contract Marriage

After being framed, betrayed, and sentenced to life imprisonment by the man she loved and the sister she trusted, Ava Reed dies alone in a prison cell. But fate grants her an impossible second chance. She awakens three days before her wedding—the very event that once marked the beginning of her destruction. This time, Ava refuses to be a victim. Instead of escaping her doomed fate, she walks straight into it… and changes the ending. Ava enters a contract marriage with Lucas Kane, a cold and ruthless billionaire CEO who needs a wife to secure his inheritance. Their union is purely transactional—no love, no emotions, no interference. Or so they believe. Behind her calm smile, Ava secretly begins weaving a deadly web of revenge. Every lie will be exposed. Every betrayal will be repaid. As her enemies fall one by one, Ava transforms from a discarded heiress into a powerful woman feared by all. But when a fake marriage starts turning real, Ava must face a new danger—falling in love with the one man she never planned for. In a world of lies, power, and hidden intentions, Ava must decide: Is revenge her only destiny… or can she fight for love too?

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18 Chapters
Chapter One – Dying in Betrayal
Ava Reed had once believed that if she loved sincerely enough, the world would eventually treat her kindly. She believed that loyalty would be repaid with loyalty, that sacrifice would be met with gratitude, and that as long as she endured, happiness would someday arrive. That belief followed her from childhood into adulthood, shaping every decision she made, every compromise she accepted, and every wound she silently swallowed. It was that same belief that ultimately dragged her into hell.The courtroom was packed, yet the silence felt suffocating. The air was heavy, pressing down on Ava’s chest until breathing itself became difficult. She stood at the center of the room, wrists trembling, legs weak, eyes fixed on the two people seated opposite her. One was Mark Collins, the man she had loved for five years, the man she had planned to marry. The other was Lily Reed, her step-sister, the girl she had protected and indulged since childhood. They were sitting side by side, shoulders nea
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Chapter Two – The First Change
The room buzzed with activity, yet Ava felt strangely detached from everything around her. Makeup artists hovered near her face, stylists adjusted the folds of her gown, and wedding planners whispered instructions back and forth, but none of it felt real. It was as if she were watching someone else’s wedding from inside a dream. Only this dream was soaked in blood and betrayal.In her past life, this day had been filled with nervous excitement. She remembered how she had sat obediently while the makeup artist worked, her heart fluttering with anticipation, imagining her future with Mark. She remembered believing that she was the luckiest woman alive.Now, the same memories felt like a cruel joke.“Ava, are you feeling better?” a familiar male voice asked gently.Her fingers stiffened.She did not need to turn around to know who it was.Mark Collins.She slowly lifted her eyes to the mirror.Mark stood behind her, dressed in a tailored black suit, looking handsome and sincere, exactly
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Chapter Three – Terms of the Devil
Lucas Kane did not lead Ava toward a quiet corner of the banquet hall. Instead, he walked straight out through a side entrance, past two bodyguards who immediately fell into step behind him. Ava followed without hesitation, ignoring the curious glances from guests and the tightening expression on Mark’s face across the room.The hallway outside was silent.They entered a private lounge reserved for VIP guests.The door closed.The noise of the wedding vanished.Only the faint hum of the air conditioner remained.Lucas turned around slowly.“Sit.”Ava sat.Lucas did not.He leaned against the edge of the desk, arms crossed, eyes fixed on her as though she were an unfamiliar species.“Start from the beginning,” he said. “And choose your words carefully.”Ava took a slow breath.“In three months, I will be accused of embezzling Reed Holdings.”Lucas’s eyes flickered.“My fiancé, Mark Collins, will testify against me.”Lucas said nothing.“My step-sister, Lily Reed, will claim she witness
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Chapter Four – Wedding Lies
The wedding hall glittered under a thousand crystal chandeliers. Guests murmured behind smiles, unaware of the storm brewing behind the façade of celebration. Every table was adorned with flowers, every wine glass reflected the golden light, every laugh sounded hollow to Ava. She walked slowly down the aisle, her white gown sweeping the marble floor, carrying a calmness that betrayed none of the fire burning inside her.Mark Collins waited at the end, perfectly poised, a smile that promised devotion plastered across his handsome face. Lily sat in the front row, eyes glistening with fake tears, squeezing her hands together as if praying for the happiness of the bride she had betrayed. Every detail mirrored the past life exactly. Every expectation. Every trap. And yet, Ava’s heart beat differently now—cold, measured, patient. This time, she was not the naive girl who believed in their lies. This time, she held the power.As she reached the altar, Mark extended his hand. She allowed him
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Chapter Five – The Contract
The car moved silently through the city streets, its windows tinted, its interior dimly lit. Ava sat upright in the back seat, hands folded neatly in her lap, her wedding gown pooled around her like a discarded illusion. Outside, neon lights slid past in blurred streaks, but she barely noticed them. Her mind was sharp, alert, cataloging every sensation, every possibility.Across from her sat Lucas Kane.He had removed his suit jacket, the sleeves of his crisp white shirt rolled slightly to his forearms. The faint glow from the dashboard lights cast shadows across his sharp features, making his already intimidating presence feel even heavier.Neither spoke.Silence was not awkward between them.It was calculated.Lucas was assessing her.Ava knew it.He was measuring her composure, her nerves, her sincerity.If she cracked now, everything would collapse.The car stopped in front of a massive black iron gate.
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Chapter Six – First Blood
Ava did not sleep.She lay on the wide bed with her eyes closed, but her mind remained fully awake. The ceiling above her was unfamiliar. The silence of the Kane estate was different from the suffocating silence of prison. Here, the quiet felt controlled, deliberate, like the calm surface of deep water hiding unseen currents.At precisely five a.m., she opened her eyes.Today, she would draw blood.Not enough to kill.Just enough to let her enemies feel pain.Ava rose, showered, and changed into a simple black dress prepared by the house staff. No heavy makeup. No jewelry. She needed to move quietly, unnoticed.When she stepped into the hallway, Lucas Kane was already waiting.“You’re up early,” he said.“I don’t waste time anymore,” Ava replied.Lucas studied her face.“No fear.”“I already died once.”Lucas turned.“Com
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Chapter Seven – Cracks in the Mask
Mark Collins did not feel relieved after Ava left.He told himself that he was overthinking.He told himself that Ava had always been obedient, always soft, always dependent on him. A woman like her could not suddenly become dangerous.Yet unease lingered.Something about her eyes this morning bothered him.They had been too calm.Too empty.Not the eyes of a woman who had run away in fear.Not the eyes of a woman clinging desperately to her fiancé.They were the eyes of someone who had already made a decision.Mark stood alone in the bedroom, staring at the spot where Ava had been standing earlier.He moved toward the bathroom.Checked the cabinets.Nothing seemed out of place.He walked toward the wardrobe.Still normal.Then, almost unconsciously, he knelt near the wall.His fingers brushed the hidden panel.His heartbeat skipped.No.
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Chapter Eight – The Return
The Collins residence was unusually quiet.No laughter.No background music.No comfortable warmth.Only tension.Ava stepped out of the car and looked up at the familiar house. In her past life, she had once believed this place represented stability, a future, a home. Now, she saw it clearly for what it was.A cage.The front door opened before she could knock.Mark stood there.His face looked composed, but his eyes betrayed him.Bloodshot.Restless.Suspicious.“Ava,” he said.She lowered her head slightly.“I’m sorry.”Two simple words.They landed exactly where they should.Mark’s shoulders relaxed a fraction.“Where did you go?” he asked.“I needed time to think,” Ava replied softly. “Everything yesterday felt overwhelming.”Mark studied her.“Why d
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Chapter Nine – Rumors
Rumors did not explode.They seeped.Like poison through water.Slow.Invisible.Deadly.By mid-morning, Reed Holdings’ internal forums were buzzing.At first, it was vague.Did you hear about unusual transactions last year?Someone requested a special audit on the overseas accounts.Apparently a large amount of money was moved using shell companies.No names were mentioned.But everyone knew where to look.Mark Collins’ division handled overseas investments.Mark sat in his office staring at his computer screen.Three unread emails from compliance.Two missed calls from a junior director.A message from Lily:Something is wrong.Mark’s fingers tightened.He opened the compliance email.Subject: Request for clarification – Transfer Batch #7783His heart pounded.They were already digging into specific
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Chapter Ten – Evidence
The room was dark except for the glow of multiple monitors.Lines of data reflected in Ava’s eyes.Lucas stood beside her, scrolling through mirrored logs.“Three terabytes of recovered files,” he said.“Emails. Contracts. Transfer confirmations. Voice recordings.”Ava remained calm.“Organize everything chronologically.”Lucas nodded.“Already sorting.”On the main screen, a timeline began to form.Year One.Mark enters Reed Holdings.Six months later—first shell company registered.One year later—first large offshore transfer.Two years later—Ava is framed for financial misconduct inside Reed Holdings.Ava stared at that entry.The moment her previous life began to collapse.“They planned my fall long before it happened,” Ava said quietly.Lucas nodded.“They ne
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