All Chapters of The Christmas Contract : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

171 Chapters

Flowers And Friendship

Melody took her time unpacking. There was no rush and no sense of urgency tugging at her chest the way life usually did. Paris had slowed everything down for her, and she was grateful for it.She laid her clothes carefully inside the wardrobe, smoothing fabrics with her hands. Dresses she’d bought and never worn finally had a purpose. Shoes she’d convinced herself were “too fancy” suddenly felt perfectly normal in a room like this.She paused, standing in the middle of the suite, hands resting on her hips. She could get used to this.Earlier, when she’d rung the bell out of curiosity, someone had appeared almost instantly. It was a young lady and her name was Eloise, she was really polite and Melody immediately fell in love with her heavy French accent and the funny way she pronounced ‘Ma’am’. She smiled like it was her sole purpose in life to make sure she wanted for nothing. She’d asked for lunch without thinking too much about it. That was how she found herself sitting by the wind

Growth Looked Good On Her

Tara kept both hands on the steering wheel as she drove through the familiar stretch of road leading toward Pizza Hut, the soft hum of the engine filling the silence in her car.The day had been long, the kind that sat heavy in the chest even when the body was technically free to go home. She hadn’t felt like cooking, hadn’t felt like thinking, and definitely hadn’t felt like dealing with anything complicated. Pizza felt simple. Mushroom and chicken toppings just like always. Comfort in a cardboard box.She pulled into the parking lot and parked close to the entrance, cutting the engine and sitting there for a brief second before stepping out. The smell hit her the moment she opened the door, warm dough and melted cheese drifting through the air. It eased something in her shoulders without her realizing it. Inside, the place was moderately busy, a few families scattered around, a couple sitting in a corner booth, laughter floating lightly above the background music.Tara placed her or

Rooftop Dinner

Melody stepped out of the car slowly, the cool evening air brushing against her bare shoulders. The city lights reflected softly against the sleek black paint of the vehicle, but her attention wasn’t on the car, or even the restaurant’s glowing entrance. It was on Logan.He was already beside her, tall, composed, and effortlessly handsome in his tailored coat. Before she could take another step, his hand reached for hers, warm, firm, grounding. She looked down at their joined hands for a split second, then up at him.He smiled, the kind that always seemed to catch her off guard.Together, they walked inside. The restaurant was elegant, buzzing softly with conversations and clinking glasses, but before Melody could properly take it in, a hostess approached them with a polite smile and led them toward the elevator tucked discreetly at the side.Melody glanced at Logan as the elevator doors slid shut behind them. She leaned in slightly, her voice dropping to a whisper.“What exactly do y

The Universe Finally Remembered Her

The ride back to the hotel was filled with quiet laughter and soft glances that lingered a second longer than necessary. The city lights blurred past the tinted windows, streaks of gold and white reflecting against the glass as the car glided smoothly through the night. Melody still clutched the bottle of champagne against her chest, refusing to let it go.Logan had teased her for it the entire ride.“You know they have more upstairs,” he said, amused.“I know,” she replied, hugging it tighter. “But this one is special. We didn’t finish it, and I really liked it. So I’m taking it with me.”He chuckled, shaking his head. “You’re unbelievable.”“I know,” she said proudly.By the time they reached the hotel, both of them were slightly tipsy, not drunk, just warm with the glow of good wine, good food, and a night that felt unreal. Logan stepped out first and held the door open for her, instinctively offering his hand. Melody took it without hesitation, her fingers sliding into his like t

Beautiful Morning

Melody woke slowly, she didn't know when she slept off last night. The room was very cold and her brain was awake but her body was weak.The sheets were warm, the mattress still held her shape, and for a moment she smiled before even opening her eyes. She stretched instinctively, her arm reaching across the bed in search of the sexy body beside her, but there was nothing.Her fingers brushed cool fabric.She frowned slightly and opened her eyes.The other side of the bed was empty. Neatly made, like she slept alone.She pushed herself up on her elbows, scanning the room. The curtains were still drawn, soft morning light filtering in from the edges. The faint scent of champagne and her perfume lingered in the air, a reminder of the night before.Did I imagine it?The thought slipped into her mind uninvited. The rooftop, the music, the passionate kiss. The way his hands had felt around her waist. The sex in the shower, on the bed, on the table. They had sex every corner of this room and

You're Doing Too Much

Snow Brooke ValleyThe mountains stood tall and indifferent, blanketed in white, the streets quiet except for the soft crunch of tires against snow. The streets were almost empty, everyone was inside trying to keep warm.The more reason Claudia wasn't very pleased to be outside when she was supposed to be lying in her bed, under the comfort of her warm blanket.She sat stiffly in the passenger seat as Brandon pulled up in front of Jamie and Cynthia’s house, her fingers clasped together so tightly her knuckles had turned pale. The house was exactly how she remembered it, large, warm toned, with soft yellow lights glowing behind the curtains. A family home. Cynthia was a bit of an extremist, so it was no surprise that the Christmas decorations in front of her house were a bit too much, Claudia thought to herself.“I don’t think this is a good idea,” Claudia said quietly, breaking the silence that had stretched uncomfortably between them since they left the car park.Brandon glanced at

Invitation To Come Back Home

Tara arrived at the movie theater almost twenty minutes early, parking her car carefully and sitting behind the wheel for a moment longer than necessary. She stared at the glowing cinema sign ahead of her, her fingers still resting on the steering wheel as if she needed grounding.She hadn’t been sure why she agreed to this. Dr. Davy had insisted on picking her up earlier that day, his voice careful, almost hesitant, like a man walking on fragile glass. She’d shut that idea down immediately. Not because she didn’t trust him, but because she needed to be in control.She was bored at home, and she didn't want to call Melody, because the last thing she needed was someone disrupting her romantic get away. She's been itching to hear all about her romantic date last night but she'll wait.When Dr. Davy’s call came, she just finished cleaning the house and needed to get out for a few hours.And to his credit, he hadn’t pushed. That alone had earned him points.She finally stepped out of the

There Are Other Ways You Can Thank Me

The streets of Paris gleamed in the late morning sun as Logan’s driver navigated the sleek black car through narrow boulevards. Melody sat beside him at the back, her fingers drumming lightly against the leather seat, her mind still swirling with excitement from the night before. Her new phone buzzed occasionally, a reminder of her endless notifications, but today, she had decided, none of it mattered. Today was for her.“So,” Logan began casually, his hand resting near hers, “what’s first on the agenda, my dear shopping expert?”Melody laughed, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear. “First, we conquer the streets of Paris,” she said, eyes sparkling. “Original designers. Chanel. Louis Vuitton. Dior. I don’t even know half of them, but I’ll figure it out.”“You’ll figure it out quickly enough,” he said with a grin. “And anything you want, you get. Don’t hold back, Mitsu.”Her brows rose in mock alarm. “Wait, wait, wait. Are you serious? You’re just going to buy me everything I

Girl's Girl

The hotel room smelled faintly of vanilla and freshly pressed linen, the kind of scent that made Melody feel like she was somewhere between a dream and real life. She stood in the middle of the suite, hands on her hips, staring at the open suitcase on the bed like it had personally offended her.“Okay,” she muttered to herself, exhaling slowly. “You can do this.”Clothes were scattered everywhere on the bed, the chair, the couch, like casualties of an internal fashion war. Dresses she might need. Shoes she probably wouldn’t wear. A jacket she packed purely because it made her feel important, now she had more clothes than she needed all thanks to Logan.In two days, she and Logan would be flying to Snowbrook.Just thinking about it sent a small thrill through her chest.After Snowbrook, they’d return to New York briefly, and then just like that, it would be time to head back to the Russo Mansion. Her life felt like it was moving on fast forward, and for once, she wasn’t scared of the s

Will Everything Be Fine?

SnowBrook ValleyBrandon was exhausted especially after shoving the snow off the driveway, he stood by the bedroom window, tightening the cuffs of his shirt as he skimmed through emails on his phone. The sky outside was dull gray, heavy with clouds that threatened snow but hadn’t quite decided yet since it snowed the whole night. He liked mornings like this quiet, predictable. They gave him the illusion that his life was still under control.He glanced at his watch, it was 7:42 a.m.“Shit,” he muttered under his breath.He slipped his phone into his pocket and reached for his jacket, already mentally running through the agenda for the meeting ahead. Even though the company was technically closed for the holidays, this contract was too important to ignore. If they landed it, it would secure projects well into the next year, and he'll be getting his long overdue promotion. He's worked so hard to make sure it happens and the company was trusting him.He hurried to the first door and not

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