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“Be my wife.” Lucia looked at him, questioning his sanity. “You're out of your mind.I don't even know you ”. Lucas Mariano's voice was icy, his gaze unreadable. “You need help.Your sister requires care.I can help you both.You have quite the image so I'm sure you'll need it. It's transactional-nothing more.”He finished. Once the rising star in the ballet world, Lucia Moretti's life is shaken after a brutal divorce and a terrible fire that leaves her and her sister homeless. Now, with her dreams buried,her heart is guarded and her main focus is keeping both herself and her sister alive. Enter Lucas-Merciless, cold and sinfully compelling.He offers a contract marriage which comes with everything Lucia needs but at a cost she doesn't understand…yet. What started as a formality quickly grows into something far more twisted when her ex-husband,Matt-lucas’s best friend-returns, determined to have her again. “You got married to Lucas?” Matt snarled,fury dripping from his voice. “Is this your revenge?” He continued icily. No, Lucia said without emotion. “This is survival.” As sparks fly and secrets come to light, Lucia Finds herself torn between a past that nearly broke her and a man who might shatter her in a brand new way. In a world of socialites, betrayal and fake love, Lucia must ask herself: Is she the puppet or the one holding the strings?
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THE BILLIONAIRE'S BEAUTIFUL MARIONETTE love confession
Lucia's pov Falling for Lucas was something that shouldn't be happening but here I was breaking the unspoken rule of a contract marriage.I didn't even consider it…I thought I was immune especially after things with Matt but somehow it was happening and I couldn't seem to stop. The realization sat heavy in my chest long after my ice cream had turned into a puddle of dissolved milky sugar and the quiet between us was stretching into something softer, deeper and a little too real for a marriage that was a desperate arrangement at best and supposedly no feelings.I focused again for the upteenth time on my bowl, scared that if I took too many glances at him,he would read me through and through…face to mind. Because this or rather what it was becoming was forbidden territory.Not just for my heart but for the fragile peace we're building. I finally set my bowl down carefully on the floor, buying myself and extra few seconds to collect myself again…. gather my thoughts and such.“Lucia.”
Last Updated : 2026-02-12THE BILLIONAIRE'S BEAUTIFUL MARIONETTE Biggest Mistake
Lucia's pov I suddenly began to take notice of how close I was sitting next to Lucas.Not in a panicky, dramatic way…just slow, quiet awareness.Somehow we'd shifted closer than earlier and now,our shoulders were touching slightly every time he lifted his spoon and that small, seemingly insignificant action sent strange tingles through me that I tried my hardest to ignore.He wasn't paying attention to me which I was thankful for or maybe he was…I could never tell when it came to Lucas.He kept eating the mint chocolate ice cream I'd chosen for him casually…I guessed sitting so close together didn't bother him at all.Meanwhile,I suddenly became hyper aware of everything - the rhythmic movement of his hands,the scrape of his spoon against the ceramic bowl…even the steady rhythm of his breathing next to me.Totally ridiculous…I huffed as I refocussed on my own red velvet ice cream, taking another bite to seem as unbothered as he was. The sweetness grounded my thoughts a little bit bu
Last Updated : 2026-02-08THE BILLIONAIRE'S BEAUTIFUL MARIONETTE desire beyond the contract
Lucas's pov Matt always preferred sneak attacks.If he felt coming at you head on wasn't going to cut it,he went for your foundations - allies, your credibility and social standing.. your livelihood too. So when Adrian barged into my office with that look on a Monday morning,I already knew.“Now,as you probably know,” Adrian started, dropping his tablet onto my desk,“It's Matt and No it's not a coincidence...at all.”I braced myself as I leaned back, folding my arms slowly.“What did he do this time?”.“Four investors,” Adrian said.“Three long-term, one recent. All reconsidering their stance with us out of the blue. And one huge logistics client just delayed renewing their contract and guess who had a private meeting with their board yesterday?”.I exhaled through my nose. Yup, there it was. His onslaught in full throttle behind whatever bullshit he sold to the media earlier.Matt Richards didn't make too much noise. He just played his cards ruthlessly.“A hostile takeover?” I murm
Last Updated : 2026-02-07THE BILLIONAIRE'S BEAUTIFUL MARIONETTE public fire
Lucas's pov I was getting used to a rare moment of peace this morning as the house was calm and bright with the sun's early glow, the conversation with Lucia around our expectant bunny replaying in my mind as I smiled at the memory. I took another sip of my Belgian coffee and I continued to reminisce happily…she really did love that bunny..Then I received a text which drew my attention.I swiped my phone in a routine manner expecting the usual work text or emails. Instead,I felt a sudden surge of anger when I saw it.A boldened headline on some tabloidsMatt Richards excited that billionaire mogul Lucas has found a wife.Matt was undoubtedly all over this…Lucia's ex-husband and my most recent adversary. He'd made her life hell, using her under the guise of building her career and then somehow taking her out cleanly from the ballet scene while putting her on blast in front of the whole world - all for his sick, twisted amusement.I scanned through the article.. Matt's statement seem
Last Updated : 2026-02-02THE BILLIONAIRE'S BEAUTIFUL MARIONETTE Bunny parents
Lucas's pov As soon as my mother left and the door clicked shut behind her,the tension evaporated and I could finally breathe better.I found myself going towards the alcohol cabinet and poured a glass of bourbon for the nerves, welcoming the burn in my throat as the liquor worked its magic from w
THE BILLIONAIRE'S BEAUTIFUL MARIONETTE Mommy dearest
Lucas's povThe morning air felt weirdly heavy. Even the bunny seemed to sense that everything was tense as she hopped cautiously for a bit before circling my ankle. I kept watching the clock,every minute feeling like agony as I couldn't delay the inevitable.When the doorbell finally rang,I felt m
THE BILLIONAIRE'S BEAUTIFUL MARIONETTE Toughest challenge
Lucas's pov The call with my mother yesterday left me positively rattled up and I guess I was acting weird.Very weird.I confirmed it the second Lucia walked into the living room and looked at me,her eyes narrowing ever so slightly as she stared me down. I left my study to get some air after that
THE BILLIONAIRE'S BEAUTIFUL MARIONETTE Fun texts and a call
Lucas's pov The fact that Lucia and I were texting like high schoolers made me feel like a sense of deja Vu.I definitely didn't expect her to be so…teasy?.She was a fun texter honestly.I was comfortable in my seat. I went through our chats with a smile on my face.It felt like a big weight was
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