Katara had been working as a contract lover for Sean for a while now, and while she appreciated the financial benefits, she often felt lonely and unfulfilled. That all changed when she met Joshua Taylor, a young billionaire who was Sean's rival in the business world.At first, Katara was hesitant to befriend Joshua, knowing how Sean would react if he found out. But the more time she spent with Joshua, the more she realized that he was different from Sean. He was kind, considerate, and genuinely interested in getting to know her as a person, not just as a contract lover.As Katara's friendship with Joshua deepened, she found herself opening up to him more and more. She told him about her dreams, her fears, and her passions, and he listened intently, offering his own insights and perspectives. For the first time in a long time, Katara felt truly understood and appreciated.One day, as they were sitting in Joshua's penthouse apartment, sipping champagne and enjoying the stunning view of

Katara stood at the window of the luxurious penthouse, staring out at the glittering city below. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation she knew was coming. Sean, her billionaire lover and employer, was due to arrive any minute, and she knew he wasn't going to be happy.Just as she thought, Sean strode into the room a few moments later, his handsome face etched with anger. "What the hell is going on, Katie?" he demanded, his voice low and dangerous.Katara turned to face him, her heart racing. "What do you mean?""You know damn well what I mean," Sean growled. "You're pregnant."Katara's eyes widened in shock. She had known that this was a possibility, of course, but she hadn't expected it to happen so soon. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. "Yes," she said softly. "I am."Sean's expression softened slightly, but only slightly. "How could you do this to me, Katie?" he asked. "You knew how important it was for me to keep our relationship strictly pr

Chapter 25Katie stormed out of Sean's luxurious mansion, her heart beating with anger and frustration. She had never felt so humiliated in her life. How could Sean accuse her of having an affair with another man? She was his contract lover, and she had been faithful to him from the beginning.As she walked down the winding driveway, her mind raced with memories of their past. She remembered the first time they met at a charity event, Sean's charming smile and his confident presence that drew her to him like a moth to a flame. She recalled the way he swept her off her feet with his wit and humor, the way he made her feel special, and the way he promised her a future together.But now, all of those promises seemed like empty words. Sean's accusations had shattered her trust in him. How could he even think that she would cheat on him? Didn't he know how much she loved him? Didn't he know that he was the only man in her life?As she walked down the street, she realized that she had nowhe

Katara paced around the luxurious living room of Sean's mansion, her heart pounding in her chest. She couldn't believe she was pregnant. She had been told so many times that she would never be able to have a baby, and yet here she was, carrying a child that she never expected to have.She had to tell Sean, but she didn't know how he would react. He had made it clear from the beginning that their arrangement was purely business, and he had no interest in anything more than that.Taking a deep breath, she dialed his number and waited for him to answer."Katara," he said, his voice cool and businesslike."Sean, we need to talk," she said, trying to keep her voice steady."What is it?" he asked, sounding impatient."It's about the baby," she said, her voice barely above a whisper."What baby?" he asked, his tone suddenly sharp."The baby I'm carrying. Your baby," she said, the words barely making it past her lips.There was a long silence on the other end of the line, and Katara felt her

Katara's heart skipped a beat as she looked into Josh's eyes. She had suspected that he might have feelings for her, but hearing him say it out loud made her heart race."Josh, I don't know what to say," she stammered, feeling overwhelmed."I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said anything. I just wanted you to know how I feel," Josh said, looking down at his hands."No, Josh, it's not that," Katara said, reaching out to touch his arm. "It's just that...I think I might be falling in love with you too."Josh looked up at her, his eyes wide with surprise. "Really?"Katara nodded, her heart pounding in her chest. "I've been trying to deny it, but I can't. I care about you so much, Josh. You've been there for me when no one else was, and I don't think I could have gotten through everything with Sean without you."Josh smiled, and Katara felt a rush of warmth spread through her body. He leaned in to kiss her, and she met him halfway, their lips coming together in a soft, gentle kiss.From that mom