CEO's Contract Wife
she said, pausing at the door.
“I won’t, but sure,” he replied, flashing her a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Love you, Iz.”
“Love you too.”
She left before he could see the crack in her resolve.
Izzy stepped out onto the streets of downtown Chicago, the cold autumn air hitting her face like a slap. She pulled her coat tighter and merged into the rush of people heading toward their offices and meetings, all moving with purpose. The city hummed with life, its skyscrapers towering over her like silent sentinels. Izzy had always loved Chicago—the energy, the architecture, the way it felt like anything was possible here. But lately, the city had become a reflection of her own life—beau