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.
View MoreLaura SterlingThe afternoon dragged on slower than I expected.I tried to focus on the files, but Amelia’s words kept slipping back into my thoughts like poison. I pushed them away each time, forcing myself to read line after line, making notes with a pen that felt heavier than it should.My stomach growled loudly around 1 PM. I hadn’t eaten anything since breakfast, and the stress had drained me more than I wanted to admit.The door opened without a knock.Aaron walked in carrying a tray with two covered plates and two glasses of water. He looked calm, but his eyes scanned me carefully as he set the tray on the small meeting table in the corner of my office.“You haven’t eaten,” he said simply. It wasn’t a question.I leaned back in my wheelchair, watching him. “I was working.”He pulled out a chair for himself and sat down, uncovering the plates. Grilled chicken, vegetables, rice ... simple but smelled incredible.“Eat with me,” he said. His tone left little room for argument.I
Laura SterlingAaron stayed with me for almost twenty minutes after my panic attack. He didn’t say much more about Amelia, but he kept one hand on my back, rubbing slow circles until my breathing finally evened out. When I finally sat up straight again, he crouched in front of my wheelchair, studying my face.“You sure you’re okay to stay?” he asked.I nodded, wiping the last traces of tears from my cheeks. “I didn’t come here to hide in your arms all day. I came to work.”He gave a small nod, but I could see the worry in his eyes. He stood up and adjusted his suit jacket.“I’ll be next door if you need me. Door’s open.”As soon as he left, I tried to throw myself into the files. For the next hour, I managed to review market reports and even made a few notes. It felt good — normal, almost. Like I was slowly getting pieces of myself back.Then my office door opened again.Amelia stepped inside, this time carrying a small box of pastries and wearing an innocent smile.“I brought peace
Laura SterlingI couldn’t stop shaking.Amelia’s words kept repeating in my head like a broken record. *“He will never love a broken woman like you.”*I tried to push them away. I wasn't even sure if I even wanted love and emotions, we were only in a contract marriage. But why do her words hurt me this much.I opened the file on my desk and stared at the numbers, but they blurred together. My breathing was too fast. My chest felt tight, like someone was sitting on it.“Focus, Laura. Just focus.“I picked up a pen and tried to write notes, but my hand trembled so badly the words came out crooked. The office suddenly felt too small. The walls were closing in. My legs, still heavy and useless in the wheelchair, felt even more like dead weight.“She’s wrong. She has to be wrong.“But what if she wasn’t?What if Aaron really saw me as nothing but a broken project? A responsibility? A temporary fix for his guilt?My breathing grew faster. Short, shallow gasps. My vision started to blur a
Laura SterlingI sat behind the large desk in my new office on the 28th floor, staring at the nameplate that read “Laura Cole as Strategic Advisor.” The words still felt strange, like they belonged to someone else. The office was modern and spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. Aaron had made sure everything was ready .... files neatly arranged, a new laptop, even a small vase of fresh flowers on the corner of the desk.This was my first official day back in the corporate world.I took a deep breath and opened the first file. My hands were still a little unsteady, but I forced myself to focus. I had missed this .. the structure, the purpose, the feeling of doing something meaningful again.A few minutes later, Aaron stepped into my office. He looked sharp in his dark suit, as always.“I have a meeting in ten minutes next door,” he said. “My office is right beside yours. If you need anything, just call me.”I nodded. “I’ll be fine.”He paused at the door, look


















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