All Chapters of contract marriage with a crippled Billionaire : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

21 Chapters

Chapter 1 Broken Promises

Chapter 1 Broken Promises“Ethan, you can’t keep pouting in then like some woeful idol. It’s disturbing,” Victoria Caldwell’s voice sliced through the silence of the dimly lit study like a blade.Ethan slightly squinched. His reflection in the mirror held his attention, indeed as his mama stood brewing in the doorway. “Sulking? I didn’t realize gaping at the wreckage of my life qualified as a hobby.”Victoria stepped closer, her heels clicking against the hardwood bottom. “Enough of this self- pity. We’re having dinner tonight — an important dinner. You’ll attend, and you’ll bear.”He swirled his wheelchair slightly, eventually admitting her presence. “Dinner? Why? Another one of your charity galas to parade your imperfect son around?”Her sharp inhale betrayed her irritation. “You’re marrying Maya.”The words hit him like a physical blow, though he kept his expression neutral. His fingers tensed on the armrests. “Come again?”“Maya Harper. You’ve met her father, Gregory. He’s. useful

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Chapter 2: The Silent War

Chapter 2: The Silent WarThe ceremony had been a sterile, mechanical affair. The air in the grand hall had been thick with the weight of expectations, not joy. The Caldwell family had spared no expense, yet the extravagance failed to mask the absence of warmth.Maya stood opposite Ethan, her hands trembling slightly as she held his. His touch was cold, indifferent, matching the chill in his steel-gray eyes. His jaw clenched as if each word of the vows was a thorn cutting into his pride.“I, Ethan Caldwell, take you, Maya Anand.” His voice was steady but devoid of emotion.Maya swallowed hard; her throat dry. She repeated her vows, her voice low but clear. Each syllable tasted like surrender.When the officiant declared them husband and wife, Ethan didn’t so much as glance at her. Instead, he turned his wheelchair sharply, motioning for the staff to follow him out of the hall. Maya, left standing alone at the altar, felt the silent stares of the guests prickling her skin.The drive to

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Chapter 3 Ghosts of the history

Chapter 3 Ghosts of the history“Why are you holding that” Ethan’s voice was low, but the ice in his tone cut through the stillness of the room.Maya jumped, the photograph pulsing in her hands. She hadn’t heard him approach, his wheelchair rolling quietly across the carpet. “I wasn’t. I wasn’t prying,” she stammered, her grip tensing on the edge of the frame. “It was just lying then on the desk.”Ethan’s jaw tensed as he rolled closer. “That’s a lie. My desk is hardly a public gallery for you to browse through.” He reached out and snared the picture from her grasp, his hand pulsing slightly. “Coming time, you feel the urge to snoop, don’t.”Maya drew in a steadying breath, forcing herself to meet his piercing gaze. “I wasn’t poking, Ethan. It caught my eye. The woman in the picture — she looks. important.”Ethan’s grip on the frame tensed, and for a moment, his expression softened. It was transitory, however, snappily replaced by the hardened mask he wore so frequently these days. “A

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Chapter 4: The Unseen Enemy

Chapter 4: The Unseen Enemy “Maya, why are you pacing?” Ethan’s voice cut through the quiet hum of the fireplace. He sat in his usual spot near the window, his eyes following her restless movements. “You’re wearing a hole in my rug.” She stopped mid-step, clutching the edge of her cardigan as if it were a lifeline. “You’re seriously going to pretend that message isn’t a big deal? Someone literally told me to stay away from you or else.” He leaned back, rubbing his temple with a sigh. “Maya, I’ve been dealing with this kind of nonsense for years. Empty threats, veiled warnings—it’s all part of the package.” “That’s not the point!” Her voice cracked slightly, but she pressed on. “You’re acting like this is normal. It’s not, Ethan. What if this person isn’t bluffing?” He waved a dismissive hand. “And what do you want me to do? Hide in a bunker? Whoever sent that message is just trying to scare you. Don’t let them win.” Maya crossed her arms, frustration bubbling under her skin

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Chapter 5 Sparks and murk

Chapter 5 Sparks and murk " What exactly are you playing at, Maya?" The anger dropped from his words, loud enough to draw stares from every corner of the room. Maya set, her glass pulsing in her hand. She turned sluggishly, her eyes locking with Ethan’s. He was standing — actually standing — without his cane. The moment should have been triumphant, but his expression made her heart sink. “I’m not playing at anything,” she said, keeping her voice low, though the tremor in it betrayed her nerves. “Why would you suppose that?” Ethan took a step closer, his jaw gripped so tightly it looked like it might crack. “Don’t act innocent. I saw you with Thomas. What were you talking about?” “Thomas?” Maya blinked, caught off guard. “He approached me. I didn’t seek him out.” “Accessible,” Ethan shot back, his tone smelling. “You two looked enough cozy. Planning my downfall together?” Maya's patience snapped. She put her glass on a passing waiter's tray and squared her shoulders." Do y

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Chapter Six: Shattered Heart.

Chapter Six: Shattered Heart.Maya stood by the window as she looked blankly into the empty street, her arms wrapped around her chilly body, her heart thrummed loudly against her chest like it was about to explode.Who is behind all these threats? She walked up to the trash bin and retrieved the rumpled note from it as she un-squeezed it with trembling hand, her hands held tightly to the note, her wet palm creating a print on it, she stared hopelessly at the note trying to process the message written on it.Who has Ethan offended to send such threats to her? Is it his ex-lover? Amelia?Maya's thought was disrupted by a loud sound from the garden. It sounded like a smashed glass. Her heart skipped a beat.Ethan? She hope he hasn't tried to hurt himself again?She hurriedly went into the garden but was stopped by a voice having an argument with Ethan. The voice sounds familiar, like that of Mrs Caldwell. She hid behind a tall flower wall as she listened to their conversation. "Ethan,

Last Updated : 2025-03-14

Chapter Seven: Don't Leave Me.

Chapter Seven: Don't Leave Me."Maya!" Ethan's rich baritone voice cut through the stillness of the garden as she was about to step out of the garden.She stopped and turned. "What? Didn't you just asked me to leave? Why are you calling me back? I know this is all you wanted right from the first day we met; you never wanted me to be a part of your life." Her voice was filled with rage, her eyes brimmed with tears; she fought back from slipping off. "So, today I am about to honor that wish of yours." She paused. "I have chosen to leave and never coming back. I guess you must be happy now?" She turned the doorknob."Maya," Ethan's said softly, his voice barely above a whisper. "Please, wait.""What do you want from me? Tell me! I don't understand." she snapped, pacing a short distance in the garden. "I don't just understand you at all, Ethan. One minute you are calm, the next minute you are acting like the whole world is against you." Her voice was filled with frustration."Okay, okay.

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Chapter Eight: The Contract.

Chapter Eight: The Contract.Ethan looked at Maya for a few seconds and let out a loud laugh."You want to know the truth?" He laughed out loud again and shook his head. "I can see you are a very stubborn and strong-willed lady. Why don't you just give up and stop being so interested in my business?" He used his sleeve to wipe the bead of sweat embedded on his forehead, "But don't worry, I know with time you would leave by yourself. I won't have to chase you away." He grinned.Maya rolled her eyes. "Time will tell." She said quietly. "What was the argument about? Between you and your mother. Why were you guys shouting?""No wonder you came," Ethan murmured nonchalantly."Yes, it was loud enough to bring down the whole house. I thought you were about to..." Her voice was clipped."To do what?" Ethan raised his brows. "You thought I wanted to hurt myself?" He chuckled. "How can you think such things about me? It seems that savior attitude of yours is beginning to have an impact on your

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Chapter Nine: The Agreement.

Chapter Nine: The Agreement."You being disgraced will not mean anything to me because obviously you are so pushy," Ethan's brows furrowed as he picked a rock and threw it into the water fountain. "You let your ambitions to cover your eyes, all because you think you can save this marriage," He pinched the tip of his nose. "But still I won't advise you to go make a fool of yourself at the company because at the end of the day it will all fall back to me since the public knows you as my wife." Ethan lifted up his cigar for another drag."And who is talking about being disgraced here?" Maya stood up and placed her hands on her hips. "I know you don't believe in me but I can do it; I can pull this deal through.""So confident of yourself, right?" Ethan wheeled himself under a shade; his voice was filled with sarcasm with a grim expression on his face."Just try me and see." Maya smirked, her tone assertive.Ethan eyed Maya and scoffed. If only she knew what she was up against and who Tho

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Chapter Ten: Greatest Fear.

Chapter Ten: Greatest Fear.The next morning, Maya dressed up and picked her phone from the sofa in the living room."Where are you going to all dressed up?" Ethan's rich baritone voice called out from behind the curtain. His voice was filled with surprise but calm."The exact place you have in mind." She said, adjusting her gold earrings, and walked to the kitchen and poured herself a cup of hot coffee. "I'm going to resume my duty at the company." She smiled.Ethan let out a dry laugh, "you are going to resume your duty at the Caldwell Corperation? I never knew you were damn serious about this. I thought you were going to change your mind.""I meant each word I said and nothing will make me have a change of heart." Maya adjusted the sleeves of her designer's black blazers, a hint of finality in her tone."I can see your mind is already made up but do you really know who the woman you are going to work for is? my mother?" He scoffed and shrugged. "Anyway, even though I don't really c

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