Wedded to the Ruler: My Contract Husband Gives It All

“What happened?!”Lily woke up, her heart pounding wildly. Her breath hitched as her eyes swept across an unfamiliar room bathed in sunlight. Her head was still throbbing violently from last night’s alcohol, but what truly froze her in place was the sharp, piercing pain down below.With trembling hands, Lily reached for the blanket wrapped around her body, slowly lifting it to check.She wasn't wearing anything.“No way…”Quickly, Lily looked around, and she instantly froze.Her clothes were scattered across the floor, and a pair of men's shoes sitting neatly near the coffee table was proof that she had not been alone last night!Panic seized her immediately. Lily hurriedly held her head, trying to recall how all of this could have happened.Last night, Lily had witnessed her fiancé, Bryan, sharing a passionate kiss with another woman in his own apartment. To make matters worse, that woman was Sonia—the girl who used to bully her the most back in school.Who would have thought that t

Everyone froze.Monica looked at Lily in shock. "Lily, darling, you're joking, right?" She tried to remain calm, though shock was clearly written all over her face."No. I'm serious." Lily’s eyes were sharp, her voice calm, yet there was a slight tremor in her tone. "I don't want to marry Bryan."Silence blanketed the entire room.The guests' gazes were fixed on Lily—most filled with shock, while the rest held sheer disbelief.Bryan, standing beside her, tensed up. His expression shifted drastically into one of panic and wariness, as if he could not believe what he had just heard.He looked as though he wanted to say something, but before he could speak, Adhitama—the father—had already seized Lily's wrist firmly."My apologies, Arya. My family and I will take our leave first," Adhitama said curtly, his voice flat yet laden with tension.Without waiting for a response, the man dragged his daughter out of the banquet hall, passing right through the inquisitive whispers of the guests.Se

Several employees in the lobby, who had been secretly watching the altercation between Lily and Sonia all along, turned simultaneously the moment Arsen appeared. Thomas, his personal assistant, followed closely behind him.They greeted their company's leader with utmost respect, yet most of the female employees could not hide their admiration.Their CEO, who was rarely seen around the office, was now standing in the middle of the lobby—tall, charismatic, and exuding an intimidating aura of dominance.Sonia, noticing Arsen's presence, quickly altered her expression. Her smile broadened, as if nothing had happened."My apologies, Sir. I didn't mean to cause a commotion; I was merely warning her because she seemed unaware of the rules when entering this place," Sonia said in a sweet tone, though her eyes shot Lily a look of sheer contempt.Arsen gave no reaction.From the very moment his feet stepped into the lobby, his gaze was focused on only one person—Lily.The man's eyes studied Lil

Even though she was trembling slightly, Lily managed to speak to Arsen quite fluently. The girl froze in place as Arsen stared at her blankly.Lily didn't make another sound, and neither did Arsen, who sat calmly behind his desk.The silence finally broke when an anxious voice reached Lily's ears."I apologize, Mr. Arsen, I couldn't..."Lily turned to see Thomas approaching from behind. Arsen's assistant looked terrified for failing to prevent her from entering unannounced. Lily saw how pale Thomas's face was, affirming to her that Arsen held a highly respected and feared position."Leave us and close the door."Lily shifted her gaze to Arsen, who stood up just as Thomas followed the order and left them alone.Lily's courage and self-confidence faded upon hearing Arsen's stern voice. She realized she had just made a massive decision by boldly accepting a marriage proposal from a man she had only recently met."Just ten minutes ago you rejected my offer, why the sudden change of heart?

Lily remained silent, waiting for Arsen's reaction to the condition her papa had given. She shifted her gaze from Adhitama to Arsen, then looked sympathetically at Risha, who was visibly massaging her temples."I know you cannot simply accept our marriage just like that," Arsen returned his gaze. His eyes did not show the slightest bit of hesitation. "So, I will accept your condition to prove my sincerity toward Lily."Unconsciously, Lily held her breath, waiting for Adhitama's response. Her papa then nodded and, without another word, took her and Arsen to the religious affairs office as they had discussed earlier.As Lily and Arsen walked out ahead of them, Risha suddenly grabbed Adhitama's wrist.Risha watched her daughter's and Arsen's backs to ensure they were far enough away, then poured her heart out to her husband."Mas Tama, why are you letting Lily marry a stranger? What are you actually thinking?" Risha was slightly emotional. The tears she had been holding back now spilled