Author's note:Copyright © 2023 by Elisa BianchiThis is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events described are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to names, dates, living or dead people and actual events is mere coincidence.Content +18.I also warn that this story addresses sensitive issues and may cause emotional triggers to some readers, such as: physical and verbal violence, profanity, explicit sex, abusive relationship, family abuse, torture, among others.However, if you still decide to embark on this adventure, I wish you a great read! Welcome (a) to my world.A kiss, Elisa Bianchi.Instagram: @elisabianchiautora***Harper RossEleven years before that…Hidden under my bed, I tremble and cry, as my mother’s cries echo everywhere. I can’t stand the sound of her screaming. I get out from under the bed and peek through the lock.My mother fell to the ground, badly hurt and crying in despair.I just turned ten, I can’t stand to see my mother suff

Harper RossIt’s official, I hate Liam Specter, but it’s also official how much he stuns me. When I felt his body clash against mine, my posture simply fell apart and for a few seconds I was enveloped by the intoxicating scent he exhaled. The man is beautiful, great, an enormous thing. And above all, smelly, devilishly fragrant. But he is nothing but an arrogant, snobbish and unscrupulous."Harp, a hundred thousand would change your life" says Noah, taking me out of my disturbing thoughts as I watch the arrogant car coming out of my store door."What? You think I should take it?" I ask, confused."But of course, that’s a lot more than the store’s worth, Harp. With the money, you can set up a much bigger bakery, pay off your debts and, with your structured life, we would have an easier time getting Emily out of the orphanage." He argues, and my heart beats in my chest."It would be a unique opportunity" I think, but then I scold myself. "I will not give in, this guy will not buy m

Harper Ross“I can't believe what I just did.Yes, I entered into a fake marriage agreement with Liam Specter, the most arrogant and presumptuous man I have ever met in my entire existence. I feel numb, not knowing what to think, but at the same time, completely relieved to know that Emily will leave the orphanage and all my financial problems will be solved, and that's all that comforts me at the moment.“You knew you would make the right choice, Harper,” he says, as his lips curve into a satisfied smile. “Don't worry, Emily will be with us tomorrow.” He affirms, caressing my hand on the table, which sends shivers down inappropriate places.“At home?” I ask, and he smiles. “Yes, from now on, you live with me.”I open my mouth to object, but am interrupted by the stunning woman who stands in front of our table. Tall, thin, and blonde, with straight, long hair falling over her shoulders. Her dark red lipstick highlights her full lips and impeccable makeup makes it clear that she's the