All Chapters of LOVE UNDER CONTRACT : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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CHAPTER 11: THE PENTHOUSE SURPRISE

Cara followed Damien into the tall glass doors that gleamed even at night. A soft beep sounded as he swiped his key card and the doors opened smoothly and quietly. Positioned at the entrance was a man in a neat black suit with his posture straight and his face calm. He looked like the kind of person who you would see in movies at hotel entrances. “Good evening sir,” the man greeted while bowing slightly. Damien’s voice was calm as usual as he pointed towards her. “This is my wife, Cara. She has full access to the penthouse and the private elevator. Make sure to inform the rest of the staffs.” The man turned to her and gave a small nod. “Of course sir. Welcome, madam.” Cara blinked. Penthouse? Wait a second, so this was not just a house, it was "the penthouse". She bit the inside of her cheek to keep herself from laughing. Seriously? Is there some secret billionaire handbook? Rule number one: Mu

Last Updated : 2025-09-03

CHAPTER 12: GUESSING GAME

Cara woke up the next morning with her stomach in knot.She couldn’t believe Damien had just informed her of meeting his grandfather.Tomorrow had become today.She paced around the large room that now belonged to her in the penthouse. It was bigger than her whole apartment with Caleb. Even the bathroom looked like something out of a movie.Cara stood in front of the huge closet, staring at the rows and rows of clothes. Dresses, blouses, skirts, jacket, shoes all neatly arranged and brand new. There were more outfits here than she had ever owned in her whole life. The irony made her shake her head. Before, she barely had enough money to buy one good dress for special occasions. Now she was surrounded by clothes she didn’t even buy. She pulled out a long, soft blue dress and held it up against herself. Then she dropped it and tried a white one. Then a green one but none of them felt quite right. She wanted to look perfect; calm, sweet and respectable for Damien’s grandfather. The la

Last Updated : 2025-09-04

CHAPTER 13: PLAYING THE PART

CARA’S POVThe drive to the hospital felt longer than it really was. Cara’s palms were damp with sweat and she kept rubbing them on her dress. Damien sat beside her like a statue, scrolling through his phone without a care in the world.When they arrived at the hospital, he glanced at her and said flatly, “Don’t mess this up, Cara. My grandfather is the only family I have left. Treat him with respect, smile and act like you love me.”Only family. The words shook her. She thought of Caleb lying weak in his hospital bed, and her chest tightened. She nodded in agreement. For Caleb, she could do anything.When they entered the hospital room, Cara almost stopped in her tracks. Damien’s grandfather looked frail, his hair thin and white, but his eyes......his eyes sparkled with life. They were kind eyes, the kind that drew you in.“Grandfather,” Damien said softly, his tone gentler than Cara had ever heard. “I want you to meet my wife.”

Last Updated : 2025-09-05

CHAPTER 14: THE VASE INCIDENT

CARA'S POV I was finally getting used to my new life. For the first time in years, i didn’t have to worry about rent, food or having to check my account balance at every turn. The fridge was always full, my closet packed and I didn't’t even need to cook unless I wanted to. It felt strange having nothing urgent on my mind.Sometimes i laughed at how quickly things had changed. Just weeks ago, i was struggling to buy medicine for Caleb. Now, i had more than i could ever use. Life could be kind and cruel at the same time.That morning, with Damien at work, I took some time to look around the penthouse and familiarise myself with the environment. The maid was there as usual, but otherwise the place was quiet. I walked from room to room, admiring the wide windows, shiny floors, and expensive decorations that made the place feel both cold and grand.In the living room, I noticed a vase on a glass table near the balcony. It was tall and white, with blue patterns winding around the sides. It

Last Updated : 2025-09-14

CHAPTER 15: A VISIT TO CALEB

I walked into the hospital room quietly, carrying a small bag of fruit and snacks. Caleb was sitting up and flipping through a magazine, his face pale but his eyes a little brighter than before.“Hey, stranger,” he teased when he saw me. “Thought you’d forgotten about me.”Guilt pricked my chest instantly. I set the bag down on the table beside him. “I’m so sorry, Caleb. I’ve just been so busy with… work.” The lie rolled off my tongue smoother than I wanted it to. It wasn’t all a lie though. I was busy, just not in the way he thought.He gave me a small smile. “Busy is good. At least it means you’re moving forward.”I sank into the chair beside him, smoothing down my dress. It wasn’t the kind of thing I used to wear on hospital visits or ever, this one was classy, elegant, expensive. I hadn’t realized how much I’d changed until I caught the way Caleb’s eyes softened when he looked at me.“You look… happy,” he said. “And different. It’s good to see you like this again. It’s like you’ve

Last Updated : 2025-09-16

CHAPTER 16: FIRST TENSION

I closed the front door gently behind me, leaning against it for just a moment. My heart was still racing from seeing Caleb. I hadn’t realized how late it was until I noticed Damien’s car already parked outside.When I turned, he was there in the living room, pulling at his tie, his dark eyes immediately finding me.“Where were you?” His voice wasn’t sharp, but it carried enough weight to make my stomach turn.I froze. A thousand answers ran through my head, colliding and scattering before I could grab one. Should I tell him? Should I admit I had gone to see Caleb? But no—no, I couldn’t. Caleb is the one piece of my life I can’t risk. He’s mine, my safe place. Handing Damien that knowledge would be like giving him a loaded gun that could go off at any moment.So I forced myself to shrug. “Out.”Damien tilted his head slightly, like he was studying me. “Out where?”The question felt like a spotlight. My chest tightened, heat creeping up my neck. If I tell him, he’ll want more details.

Last Updated : 2025-09-26

CHAPTER 17: THE PRICE OF HONESTY

I paced the living room after Damien walked out last night, every step echoing the argument in my head. The fight kept replaying in loops and each time, I heard my own sharp tone, my defensive words, the way I practically pushed him into anger.Deep down, I knew it was my fault. He hadn’t accused me of anything outright; he had only asked where I’d been. But instead of answering, I panicked and built walls around myself. My inner voice whispered the truth I didn’t want to face, that I had gone too far. I was too defensive, too afraid he’d somehow discover Caleb. But what if I had ruined things before they’d even had a chance to be better?Damien didn’t come home that night. His absence very visible to me. I kept glancing at the door, half expecting it to open, but morning came and the silence remained. By dawn, guilt had already settled heavily in my chest.I decided I would make things right.The next morning, I went into the kitchen, determined to cook breakfast. It felt strange, a

Last Updated : 2025-09-27

CHAPTER 18: THE DINNER TEST

I stood in front of the mirror for what felt like the hundredth time, smoothing down the sleek black dress I had chosen. My closet was overflowing now, thanks to Damien’s card but somehow, with all those options, I still couldn’t decide what made me look like the wife of a billionaire CEO. I looked… nice and presentable. But was that enough?Damien leaned casually against the doorframe, his arms crossed, watching me. “It’s boring,” he said finally, his tone flat. “Elegant, yes. But too boring.”I turned, narrowing my eyes. “Boring? You make it sound like I’m going to war.”He smirked. “You are. A different kind of war. Business dinners are battlefields, Cara. People judge with their eyes before they even hear you speak.”I swallowed down the sudden nerves bubbling in my chest. “Well, this is what I’m wearing. Take it or leave it.”His gaze lingered on me, sharp, assessing. For a moment, I thought he might actually smile, but instead, he just muttered, “Fine. At least your face saves t

Last Updated : 2025-09-27

CHAPTER 19: LIMITED EDITION COOKING

The ride home felt like torture. Damien stayed glued to his phone, speaking in clipped tones to whoever was on the other end, his jaw hard and unreadable. I sat rigid in my seat, staring out the tinted window, pretending that the city lights were fascinating. My heart still hadn’t slowed down, and every few seconds I caught myself about to touch my lips, as if they might still carry the ghost of something that never happened.By the time we got back to the penthouse, the silence was deafening. Damien tossed his jacket onto the couch, loosened his tie, and went straight to the liquor cabinet. I hovered by the door, my heels pinching my feet, unsure whether to speak or just disappear into my room.He poured himself a glass of whiskey, took a long sip, then finally glanced at me. His face was cool, detached, as if nothing had happened in that car.“Go change,” he said flatly. “You look uncomfortable.”I blinked. That was it? After all that? After almost—“Is that all you’re going to say?

Last Updated : 2025-09-27

CHAPTER 20: THE AUCTION

I stared at Damien across the breakfast table, his words still echoing.“A charity auction,” he’d said casually, as if announcing the weather.Apparently, his family had founded it years ago, and it ran annually to raise funds for orphanages across the country. Tonight, it was my turn to make my public debut as Mrs. Blackwood.Of course. Because surviving one dinner wasn’t enough.By the time we arrived at the grand hall, I was already regretting my life choices. The place glittered like something out of a movie, chandeliers dripping crystals, violins playing softly in the background, and waiters moving like clockwork with trays of champagne.Damien walked beside me, composed and magnetic in his tailored suit. He looked like he belonged to this world, and me? I felt like a kid sneaking into an adult party.“Relax,” he murmured, his hand brushing the small of my back. It wasn’t much, just a light touch, but it sent my nerves scattering.“Remember, tonight we’re perfect. And you...... h

Last Updated : 2025-09-27

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