All Chapters of 365 Days with Him : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

Chapter 1Burning DesireMary’s POVBeing the only child of the CEO of one of the biggest beverage companies in the country meant my life had always been dictated by responsibilities. While other girls my age dreamt about romance and adventure, my world was consumed by board meetings, financial reports, and corporate rivalries.The company was everything to my father. It was his legacy, his life’s work. And now, it was falling apart.A new rival company had taken the market by storm, stealing our top clients and crushing our sales. The pressure to save my father’s empire was suffocating me. Every day felt like a battle, and no matter how much I fought, I was losing.I sat in my office, my fingers gripping a pen so tightly it nearly snapped. My mind raced through possible solutions, each more desperate than the last.And then my phone rang.Stella.“Hey, Mary! There’s this amazing party tonight, and we have to go!” Her voice was filled with excitement. “Come on! You might meet your fut

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Chapter 2

Chapter 2One Night of Pure RomanceMary PovNOTE: This chapter has intense sex secne, only for those above 18+ We kept on kissing, feeling the warmth of each other's lips and bodies close with space in between them. “Should we take this to the next level”, he asked his voice deep as his blue eyes locked in mine. I couldn't answer, my body was on fire. I was too lost in the fire that I could only nod in response to what he said. “Who are you?” I managed to say while trying to catch my breathe. “Call me Andrew” he muttered as he kissed the base of my neck. “You’re beautiful,and yVbour beauty reminds of a Greek goddess” he murmured, his lips brushing the shell of my ear.A tinge of pleasure coursed through me which made me shiver. “You don’t even know me.”“I know enough.”Without warning, Andrew pulled me closer as he carried me into a room, at this point I don't even know why I was. The alcohol had taken all atom of consciousness I had, I was purely moving on instincts and my bo

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3Beneath His GazeMary’s POVMorning came too soon. The cold sting of the air conditioner brushed against my bare skin, dragging me out of sleep. I stirred, reaching for the covers, but the second I moved, reality crashed over me like a tidal wave.I was naked.Stark naked. “Shit.”I bolted upright, clutching the duvet to my chest as my eyes darted around the unfamiliar room. The luxury, the soft sheets, the lingering scent of cologne mixed with something undeniably masculine, it all screamed of last night.My stomach clenched, churned hardly. Memories surfaced like fragments of a dream.Hot, wandering hands.Dark, piercing blue eyes.The way he touched me, possessive, sensual, intense, like he was branding himself into my soul.I swallowed hard, pressing a hand to my forehead. “God, Mary. What the hell did you do?”Wrapping the duvet around my body, I scanned the room. There was no sign of him. No discarded shirt, no lingering heat in the sheets. It was as if he had vanish

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Chapter 4

Chapter 4Bound by ArroganceMary’s POVThe air in the room was suffocatingly cold, thick with tension. Andrew sat across from me, that infuriating smirk etched across his face, his eyes glowing with a mix of arrogance and satisfaction. I had never wanted to wipe a grin off someone’s face more than I did right now.I exhaled slowly, my hands clenched under the table as I tried to steady my racing pulse. How was it possible that the man I had spent one reckless, intoxicating night with, the man who had ignited a fire in me that I was too afraid to admit to was now the very person controlling my father’s business legacy?The world felt like it was spinning out of control. This was not happening.I leaned back, trying to appear composed, though the shock was beginning to settle like a weight on my chest. “I can’t believe this,” I muttered under my breath, barely able to suppress the anger and confusion surging through me. My voice faltered as I met Andrew’s gaze.“Surprised?” Andrew’s vo

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Chapter 5

Chapter 5A Deal with the DevilMary’s POVNever in my worst nightmares did I imagine I’d be forced into marriage with a man I didn’t love.No, not just a man. A De La Cruz.A ruthless, arrogant, insufferable devil.I had always dreamed of a love story, one where a man adored me, cherished me, got down on one knee with love in his eyes. A fairy tale.This was not a fairy tale.This was a transaction.A cold, calculated sentence wrapped in designer suits and bloodstained power.It’s just for a year.The words echoed in my head like a mantra, but they did nothing to ease the tightness in my chest. I could still hear Andrew’s voice, dripping with arrogance. I could still see the way he smirked at me, as if he had already won.The car ride home was silent, but inside, my mind was a war zone, anger and regret clashing like two raging storms. My nails dug into my palms as Andrew’s voice played in my head again."That night meant nothing to me."The words sliced through me like a blade, shar

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Chapter 6

Chapter 6The Devil’s DenMary’s POVTonight wasn’t just a dinner, it was a test.The moment I stepped into the De La Cruz world, I knew I wasn’t walking into a simple introduction. I was stepping into a war zone, and I had to be prepared.My hands trembled slightly as I adjusted my dress, but I forced myself to stay calm. They can smell fear. And I refused to show weakness."Oh my God! You are so lucky to be marrying Andrew!" Stella squealed beside me, practically bouncing as she helped me get dressed.I shot her a sharp glare through the mirror. "Lucky?" I scoffed. "I’m being sold off like a bargaining chip to a self-entitled demon."She rolled her eyes, undeterred. "Ssshh! The walls have ears." Then she sighed dreamily. "Besides, that self-entitled demon happens to be my dream man."I turned to her, disgusted. "I have no idea what you see in him.""If I could switch places with you, I would," she gushed. "Andrew De La Cruz is the definition of power.""Then by all means, take my p

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Chapter 7

Chapter 7The Devil’s GameMary’s POV The De La Cruz family didn’t waste time with pleasantries.After dinner, Andrew led me through the mansion’s grand hallways, his grip firm on my wrist.“Where are we going?” I demanded, my heels clicking against the marble floor.He didn’t answer, he just kept on walking dragging me along with him. Instead, he stopped in front of two large double doors and pushed them open. The moment I stepped inside, I knew this wasn’t a place for the weak.The study was dimly lit, filled with bookshelves that stretched to the ceiling. The scent of cigar smoke and aged whiskey lingered in the air. Behind an oversized desk, Don Victor De La Cruz sat like a king on his throne, swirling a glass of dark liquor.“Come in,” he said, his voice carrying the weight of authority.Andrew released me, stepping to the side as if he were merely an observer of what to come.That’s when I saw him.A man, bound and bruised, kneeling on the floor in front of the desk. His face

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Chapter 8

Chapter 8Caged in GoldMary’s POVI woke up to the scent of expensive cologne and fresh linen. For a moment, I forgot where I was. The soft sheets, the high ceiling, the silk curtains swaying with the morning breeze, it was a setting fit for royalty. But the second I turned my head and saw the tall, floor-to-ceiling windows locked from the outside, reality hit me like a brick.I wasn’t in my apartment.I was in the De La Cruz mansion.And I was trapped.Sitting up, I brushed my fingers through my hair, my mind sluggish from exhaustion. The events of last night replayed in my head, the tense dinner, the cold stares, the unspoken threats. Isabella’s voice echoed in my mind:"Marriage is war. And in this family, the weak do not survive."I swallowed hard.I wasn’t weak.I wouldn’t be.Pushing off the heavy blankets, I got out of bed. The moment my feet touched the polished marble floor, I felt the weight of my situation settle on my shoulders. This wasn’t just a temporary arrangement an

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Chapter 9

Chapter 9Possession & DefianceMary’s POVThe next evening, the De La Cruz estate buzzed with life.The entire mansion had been transformed into a lavish gathering of New York’s elite, business moguls, politicians, and of course, the underbelly of the mafia world.It was an event held by Don Victor himself, a night to remind everyone just how powerful the De La Cruz family was, and how they are not people to be messed around with. Andrew, of course, was in his element.Dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, he exuded confidence, power, and something more dangerous, ownership. He had barely left my side all night, his hand resting on my waist, his presence suffocating, as if daring anyone to forget who I belonged to.I was starting to suffocate, tired at his clingyness. This was exactly what I had feared, being paraded around like his prizef possession. And I refused to let that happen."Andrew," I said sweetly, placing my hand on his chest. His gaze flicked to mine, and I gav

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Chapter 10

Chapter 10Obsession & OpportunityElijah’s POV---It had been three days since the De La Cruz gala, and yet, I couldn't get her out of my head, I couldn't stop thinking about her. Mary.The way she smiled, smellee, that mischievousness in her eyes. The woman who was supposedly Andrew’s, the one he paraded around like a prized possession. The moment I saw her, I knew she was different from other girls, She had fire in her, a fire couldn't be tamed just easily. A kind of defiance that didn’t belong in a world where women like her were expected to be submissive, obedient. Yet, she pushed back. She teased, she played, she flirted and when I looked into her eyes that night, I saw something else, something Andrew was too arrogant to notice.She was not his. Not really.Not yet. And that made her all the more intriguing.I leaned back in my leather chair, swirling the whiskey in my glass, my mind still consumed by the memory of her. The way she smirked, the way she challenged me at t

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