FAZER LOGINLaura Sterling once ruled a corporate empire. Now she’s a broken shadow of herself... paralyzed, betrayed, and fresh out of a five-year prison sentence orchestrated by the man she loved. Derick Cole didn’t just destroy her life. He drugged her, framed her, and left her for dead. When she’s finally released, Derick’s ruthless older brother makes her an offer she can’t refuse: One year she's now with Aaron Cole under a marriage contract. She has to Sleep under his roof and has to fall in love with him. If she succeeds, he’ll destroy Derick and set her free forever. If she fails… he’ll hand her back to the monster who nearly killed her. Aaron is cold, ruthless and dangerously obsessed. He doesn’t just want her heart ... he wants her complete surrender. But as Laura fights to reclaim her strength and uncovers the dark secrets behind the Cole brothers’ twisted rivalry, she realizes something far more terrifying: She’s starting to crave the man she swore to hate. With a jealous ex-lover circling, a dangerous new threat in the shadows, and her own treacherous body betraying her every time Aaron touches her… how long can Laura resist before she loses herself completely? One year. One contract. One deadly choice. Will she steal his heart… or let him steal what’s left of hers? **Trigger warning**This story contains explicit sexual content, mature themes, and scenes that may be triggering to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
Ver maisLaura Sterling The call came while I was at my small office the next afternoon. I was going over some numbers with Sarah when my phone started ringing. It was Aaron.“Laura, turn on the news right now,” he said, his voice urgent. “Derick has been arrested.”My heart stopped for a second. I put the phone on speaker and quickly turned on the small TV in the corner of the office. Sarah and James gathered around me. The headline was everywhere: “Prominent Businessman Derick Cole Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Fraud, Assault, and Witness Intimidation.”I sat down slowly in my chair. My legs suddenly felt weak. The reporter said the arrest happened early that morning after the new evidence ... including witness statements and recorded conversations... was presented to the court. They showed footage of Derick being led into the police station in handcuffs. He looked furious, trying to hide his face from the cameras.Tears came to my eyes. I wiped them away fast. “It’s really happen
Laura Sterling “Finally,” I whispered to myself the next morning as I sat at the kitchen table with my coffee. My phone had been buzzing non-stop since I woke up. I opened the news app and there it was ... the headline on the front page of one of the city’s biggest newspapers: “Derick Cole Accused of Serious Financial Crimes and Abuse ...Multiple Witnesses Come Forward.”I read the article slowly. They mentioned the police investigation, the documents that had been submitted, and even quoted an anonymous source about the bribe attempt. My hands shook a little as I scrolled down. They didn’t use my name yet, but it was clear who the main victim was. This was real. It was out there now.Aaron walked into the kitchen and saw me staring at my phone. “What is it?” he asked, coming to stand behind me.I turned the screen toward him. “They printed the story. About Derick.”He leaned over my shoulder and read quickly. I could feel his body tense. “This is big,” he said. “People are already
Laura Sterling “I don’t know if I’m ready for this,” I said quietly as Aaron and I walked into the big hotel ballroom.I had totally forgotten about it, with all the new work pressure. The place was full of important business people ...suits, fancy dresses, and the low murmurs of conversations about deals and money. My legs were still sore from the past few days, but I had pushed myself to come. Aaron said it would be good for my new small office to start showing my face again. I wanted to believe him.We had only been there for about twenty minutes when everything changed.I was standing near one of the refreshment tables when I saw him. Derick walked in through the side doors like he owned the room. He was wearing a sharp dark suit, smiling at people as he moved through the crowd. My stomach dropped. I froze in place, my hand tightening around my glass of water. Aaron noticed right away and stepped closer to me.Before I could say anything, Derick spotted me. His eyes locked on
Laura Sterling “I can’t keep hiding forever,” I said to myself as I stood outside the small office space I had rented recently. It was nothing fancy ....just a modest room in a quiet building downtown with a desk, two chairs, and a window that let in some natural light. But it was mine. After everything with Amelia’s bribe attempt yesterday, I needed something that felt like progress on my own terms. I couldn’t only fight Derick. I needed to rebuild my life too.I had posted a couple of quick job ads and managed to hire two people yesterday. Sarah was a young accountant who used to work for a small firm, and James was a marketing guy who knew how to set up basic websites and handle social media. They both started today. I felt nervous but excited as I walked in.“Morning, everyone,” I said, trying to sound more confident than I felt. “Thank you for coming on such short notice. Today we’re just getting organized.”Sarah smiled at me from her desk. “This is actually exciting. Starti
Laura Sterling The elevator ride felt endless. Every second stretched longer than the last. I sat rigidly in my wheelchair, staring at the glowing numbers as they climbed higher while keeping my hands on my laps. I wasn't nervous, I just hated being in the same space as Amelia. Amelia’s per
Laura SterlingThe car disappeared down the driveway.I sat at the top of the entrance steps, staring at the empty road like an idiot. My hands wouldn’t stop gripping the wheels. The clock on the wall now read 7:52 PM. They had been gone for seven minutes and it already felt too long.My chest bur
Laura SterlingA few hours later “You can remain relaxed, Mrs Cole. It won't hurt.“ The kind doctor said, as her warm hands worked on my legs.I sat on the edge of the bed, tense and uncomfortable, as the doctor examined my legs. Her fingers pressed into my thighs and calves, testing reflexes and
Laura SterlingI woke up to the feeling of soft, expensive sheets against my bare skin.My eyes fluttered open slowly, my head still heavy and foggy from the after-effects of whatever those monsters had forced down my throat. Sunlight filtered gently through expensive curtains. This wasn’t the col


















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