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PROLOGUE

I didn't mean to come home early. If I hadn't... maybe I wouldn't have seen it. Maybe I will still be kept in the dark and stay stupid. Stayed in love. I took out my spare key as I stood outside our shared bedroom... but something felt off. It was quiet. Too quiet. "Francis? Are you home?" I pushed the door open and my heart stopped. My whole world shattered. There they are. My boyfriend and my sister. On the bed. Wrapped around each other like I never existed. Eight years. Eight years of love... erased in one moment. "Lilary—I-I can explain—wait—" His voice sounded panicked. Guilty. I let out a small laugh, "Pathetic." I looked at my sister and walked towards them with a calm expression. I refuse to break in front of them. Not now, not ever. But I won't let them go easily either."I hope it was worth it," I whispered before shifting my attention to my boyfriend. I slapped him hard on the face that made my sister tremble. "We're done." I stated then turned to my sister. I

CHAPTER 1

I didn't cry. Not even a single tear dropped. Because crying means I lost, and I'm done losing.My gaze slowly dropped to my finger. The ring. A symbol of my eight-year relationship with Francis. Eight years of promises and lies.For a moment, I couldn’t move. Then I laughed—soft, empty.“Eight years…” I whispered.Without another thought, I pulled it off.My fingers trembled, but I paid it no mind. Not this time. Without a second thought, I threw it away.“Let's see where the both of you end up after I'm done,” I said as I stared at the shattered ring promise from Francis.The next morning, I acted like nothing had happened. Like I hadn't watched my world shatter just hours ago.I stepped into a boutique and bought new clothes. I stared at the mirror and saw myself. Clean, sharp, confident. A version of me they wouldn't recognize.By the time I arrived at the bank, I was already composed. Blazer fixed. Hair tied into a perfect bun. Makeup flawless."Good morning, Ma'am Lilary!""Good

CHAPTER 2

"You're either brave... or stupid."The air between us turned heavy.His voice was low. Calm. Controlled. Like he already knew I was up to something.His eyes were sharp, assessing, like I was a puzzle he had already solved halfway just by looking at me.I didn't look away. No. That would be a sign of weakness."If I were stupid, I wouldn't be standing in front of you right now," I replied in a calm tone, hoping he didn't sense the nervousness I was feeling.Silence. A deafening, thick, suffocating silence.For a moment, neither of us moved and just stared into each other's eyes.Then, he leaned back slightly in the chair, his gaze never leaving mine."Women have approached me before. For money, status, and power."My heart thumped faster. I could hear it beating loud and clear."But none of them opened with marriage." His lips curved slightly, but it was cold. There was no sign of warmth."Tell me, Miss Cruz..." He examined me up and down, his voice dropping just enough to make my ch

CHAPTER 3

The silence after his last words didn't fade quickly. It stayed in the room like a weight. It's suffocating but also... thrilling."You notice more than you should."That was what he said.We kept staring at each other's eyes. He didn't move away and neither did I.The distance between us felt wrong—too small, too dangerous. It's suffocating.Then suddenly, he turned away."Leave us," he said calmly.My eyebrows furrowed. Who is he talking to?Before I could say something, the door behind me opened.I hadn't even noticed someone was guarding the door.There were two of his.Silent. Controlled. Waiting. They stepped away from the door and closed it without a word.And just like that, it was only us again. But this time, something had shifted.He walked back towards my desk and stopped, giving me his full attention."Your proposal... is not impossible," he said calmly.My eyes widened a little. My chest tightened slightly. He actually considered it. I succeeded.But then his gaze sharpe

CHAPTER 4

The registry office smelled faintly of paper and ink. It was plain and quiet.Nothing like a wedding should be.I stood beside Dominic, pen in hand, staring at the paper in front of me.My name is already written. Everything is ready except my signature."Last chance," he said, his voice low and steady.I didn't look at him. I can't look at him. I refused to let him see the slight hesitation in my eyes."You've said that already," I said."And you keep ignoring it," he retorted.I let out a quiet breath. "Because I have already decided. There's no need for second thoughts," I said as my grip tightened on the pen."Sign it then."Three words. Simple but final.This was it. No grand ceremony. No vows. No audience, and most of all... no love.It's just ink on a piece of paper, but somehow it's a decision that would change everything.I signed.The moment the pen left the paper, something shifted.It was not loud nor dramatic, but rather real.The clerk stamped the document. "Congratulati

CHAPTER 5

The mansion felt different in the morning. A good difference.I stared at the beautiful scenery through the window.After feeling a slight satisfaction, I started getting ready for the day. I stood in front of the mirror, smoothing out the fabric of my dress.Clean lines and soft color that perfectly matches me.A knock came from the door, startling me slightly."Ma'am, breakfast is ready," a maid said softly from the other side.Ma'am.Not miss or Lilary.I stared at my reflection for a second longer before a triumphant smile appeared on my face."Of course it is."The dining hall was already occupied when I walked in.Francis was there and beside him was Sarah.So that's how we're going to play this game.Good.Sarah looked up first and her eyes widened.I glanced at Francis. The nerve of this traitor brought Sarah after desperately begging to explain to me yesterday.I looked at Sarah again and saw confusion flash across her face, then hesitation, before something closer to fear.I

CHAPTER 6

I woke up with the mansion quieter than usual.It was not peaceful. It felt controlled.There was an obvious difference.I noticed it the moment I stepped out of my room.The staff moved differently today. Not slower. Not faster. Just... careful. Like they had been given instructions.It made sense though.Yesterday's breakfast didn’t end like a normal breakfast.Nothing about my life here would ever be normal again.I already expected it though. The moment I signed the marriage contract was the moment I knew my life would change forever.A maid approached as I descended the staircase."Good morning, ma'am. Your schedule for today has been prepared."Ma'am. There’s that word again.I extended my hand, and a sleek tablet was placed into it.I glanced at the screen.Meetings. Reports. Corporate briefings.I bit my lower lip. That is a lot of work.As I read through it, my attention was caught at the very top.Hemenez Financial Division – Restricted Review SessionMy fingers paused for h

CHAPTER 7

I sat by the window in the small office adjacent to Dominic's study. I've been studying the same set of numbers for what felt like a hundred times. My pen tapped slightly against the documents spread in front of me. I studied what was written. Transaction summaries, account movements and cross-referenced logs. I've been noticing patterns. It was not obvious, not careless, but it is consistent enough to exist. And that was the problem because whoever was behind this wasn't reckless. It's like they've been trained well and were disciplined. I kept flipping the pages, my brows furrowed slightly as I noticed the pattern again. It was the same structure, same spacing, timing, but with different accounts. I exhaled slowly. This is so much work. "Don't you think you're looking at the wrong place?" I looked up and met his gaze, "I didn't hear you enter." "Then try to sharpen your hearing," he said as he walked closer to me. "I repeat. Don't you think you're looking at the wrong pl

CHAPTER 8

"You claimed that you're not nervous yet you're fidgeting like a child who stole candies."My head snapped to look at Dominic, "Just mind your own business.""You're my wife. You're my business."I bit my lower lip.Damn him.I looked outside the window as I exhaled slowly.When we arrived at his company, my jaw almost fell by how massive it is.Sure, I already expected that it's huge, but seeing this up close, it's more than I expected.It's intimidating... just like him.Staffs bowed as we walked past them.The boardroom was colder than I had expected.But it's not because of the temperature but rather in the atmosphere.The moment the doors opened, every conversation inside stopped.It went quiet.Their eyes turned but not because of curiosity but rather assessing... judging.I walked in beside Dominic, my steps steady and my expression is composed despite the nervousness I felt buried inside me.A long table stretched across the room, filled with men in tailored suits.These weren

CHAPTER 9

I walked beside Dominic as we stepped out of the boardroom. Silence immediately followed us and it was not comfortable but rather heavy with something that lingers... like watching. Thinking about it gives me chills but also kind of exciting. "You spoke too soon." His voice was calm and controlled as always. I didn't look at him and kept walking beside him, "Because it mattered." "That's not the point, Mrs. Hemenez." I finally looked at him and for a moment, I was lost in his gaze as he was already looking at me. "You made yourself visible, that wasn't part of the plan." My eyebrows furrowed, "Are you implying that I should be invisible about this matter? Because you didn't say I had to." "Because I didn't think I had to." I almost scoff. There it was. That unforgettable quiet arrogance. I tilted my head slightly, "Then you have to think again." His eyes darkened slightly, "You're pushing boundaries again, Mrs. Hemenez." "And you're holding back information I needed, Mr.

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