Ap. Nightshade
The Contract Bride of the Ruthless CEO
Everyone knows Adrian Blake as the ruthless billionaire CEO who built his empire with a cold heart and an iron will. To the world, he is untouchable—powerful, wealthy, and impossible to deceive. Love has never been part of his plans, and marriage is nothing more than a useless distraction.
Until one unexpected deal changes everything.
Chloe Bennett never imagined that one mistake would lead her into the world of the elite. Desperate to save herself from a difficult situation, she accepts a shocking proposal from the man who seems to have no emotions—the infamous Adrian Blake.
A contract marriage.
One year. No feelings. No questions. No breaking the rules.
At least, that was the plan.
Chloe soon discovers that the man behind the cold mask is not as heartless as everyone believes. Adrian begins to see the warmth, courage, and sincerity hidden beneath Chloe’s ordinary life. The woman he considered a temporary arrangement slowly becomes the only person who can calm the storm inside him.
But their fake marriage attracts enemies, hidden secrets, and dangerous family conflicts. As the truth about their pasts comes to light, Adrian must choose between protecting the empire he built and fighting for the woman who has captured his heart.
A ruthless CEO who promised never to love.
A woman who never expected to become his bride.
A contract that was never supposed to turn into forever.
Will their arrangement end when the contract expires, or will love rewrite the rules they both agreed to follow?
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