All Chapters of Married To My Husband’s Rival: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

The rain was pouring down hard outside, washing against the dark tinted glass of the upscale corporate tower, but inside Marcus Vance’s private office, the heat was suffocating.I stood frozen just inches away from the mahogany door, my breath catching tightly in my throat as I listened to the muffled, breathless sounds leaking from the other side.A woman's high-pitched moan echoed through the quiet corridor, followed by a deep, gruff male voice growling words of pure filth. Words that my husband, Marcus, had not spoken to me in over two miserable years of our loveless marriage.My fingers trembled so violently that the takeaway bag carrying our daughter Lily’s third birthday cupcakes nearly slipped from my grip. I had rushed straight from the bakery, hoping against all hope that Marcus would finally leave his endless board meetings early for once to celebrate with us.Instead, I found myself standing outside his executive suite like a fool, listening to my husband cheat on me in

I stared at the sleek black business card resting on the polished wooden bar. It had silver letters stamped right on it. The letters spelled out a private direct line. My mind was spinning in a dozen different directions.Dante Moretti was a billionaire club owner, an underworld legend, and the most dangerous man in the entire city. And right now, he was offering me a lifeline. But what was the catch? Nothing in this world was ever free. Especially not when it came from a man whose reputation was built on total ruthlessness and power."I cannot accept this," I whispered. I pulled my hand back quickly, as if the paper card were burning hot.Dante chuckled softly. It was a rich, deep sound. He leaned his elbows against the counter and pinned me with that intense, unwavering gaze of his."Keep it, Chloe. You do not have to decide tonight. But trust me when I say you will be calling me sooner than you think," he replied smoothly. Then he turned away to tend to another customer who was wai

"Marry you? Are you out of your mind, Mr. Moretti? We barely know each other!" I blurted out. My hands were shaking so much that I almost dropped my drink. I gripped the stem of my champagne glass tight.Dante let out a low, rich laugh. It echoed softly across the quiet rooftop terrace. His dark eyes crinkled at the corners with amusement."Call me Dante, Chloe. And no, I am not out of my mind. I am a practical businessman," he said smoothly. He leaned forward and put his forearms on the table. "Think about it. You need total protection, financial freedom, and the complete destruction of your husband. I need a respectable, smart queen by my side. I need to permanently silence the crazy rumors in the papers about my life and my business. It is a win-win deal for both of us.""A deal," I repeated, feeling skeptical. "Not a real marriage?""A contract, Chloe. We write down strict rules. You get your freedom, your father's hospital bills paid in full right now by my personal foundation, a