From Contract Lover To The Billionaire's Bride 소설 & 이야기

Aaliyah stared at her phone, rereading the words as if they might change if she blinked. “CEO’s Contract Marriage Exposed: Inside the Billionaire’s Fake Love Deal.” Her ears rang. The article wasn’t just gossip—it was surgical. Dates. Legal terms. Anonymous quotes that sounded far too familiar. Even pictures from the restaurant the night before, zoomed in on Ethan’s hand covering hers. Her fingers went numb. This wasn’t an accident. Someone wanted to destroy them. She scrolled. Gold-digger. Paid bride. Strategic asset. Each word carved into her chest.

Maintain the appearance of a perfect relationship. In exchange: enough money to secure his mother's future. His sister's education. His own financial freedom. We'd both signed it. Three years ago. When I thought love was transactional. When I believed I could control everything. When David was just the handsome contractor I'd decided to acquire. I read through the terms now. Cold. Clinical. Completely devoid of what we'd actually become. Nowhere in this contract did it mention Isabella. Or therapy sessions. Or surviving Sophie's break-in together.

The way he’d given me Veridian and the air rights and believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself. “No.” Eleanor’s smile faltered slightly. “No?” “I’m not taking your money. I’m not canceling the wedding. I’m marrying your son because I love him. Not because of a contract. Not because of money. Because he’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me and I’d be an idiot to walk away.” “Twenty million dollars—” “Isn’t enough. There isn’t enough money in the world to make me leave him.” Eleanor’s expression hardened. “You’re making a mistake.”

He didn’t flinch, though the night air seemed to tense around them. “A contract marriage. Two years. No strings. No intimacy. You… just act as my wife. In return, I’ll cover everything your brother needs. I'll cover his hospital bills, therapy, aftercare. Every cent. You don’t have to worry.” Her laughter was bitter, more a bark than amusement. “You have got to be kidding me. The audacity. You're telling me I should become your pretend wife while I think of you as a—” Her voice cracked. “—you as a complete monster who ruined my life! To hell with you.”

“If my wife is willing to pamper me, I'm completely fine with it. In fact, I'd love it.” That shut Brielle up as she stared at him, flummoxed. How could he be so blunt and shameless? “And the contract marriage, let's modify it a little, shall we?” “How?” Brielle's brows drew together into a frown, and she tilted her head slightly. “Let's make it forever. I have no intention of divorcing you and…” Niklaus stood up and walked her slowly, making her heartbeat spike. Gripping her trousers tight, she remained still and followed his every move.

_______(3 weeks later and the wedding is over) Lucian's POV Ales and I didn't go on a honeymoon. I told the press it was because of work, which was partly true but honestly I just didn't like the idea of parting from my work for so long and being on a vacation that was meant for a couple who love each other. But the outcome of the wedding was amazing. Now being the CEO and sole owner of King Enterprises, a billionaire company, was the best possible outcome that could come out of an ultimatum. "Mr. King, your new assistant is ready for the job." My secretary buzzed in from the intercom.

Sarah giggled. “Why not get get married to him then?” Chloe wiped her tears as they rolled down, “He is a billionaire right? And you love material things, you should just get married to him and..” “How dare you speak to me like that!” Sarah flared and tried to move closer to Chloe, but Isabella stopped her. “You don’t have to do anything Sarah, she will get married, whether she likes it or not.”

The enterprise is going to regain its perfect reputation. “I can never thank you enough,” he says and I swear, I catch tears brimming at the corner of his eyes. He pulls me gently in his arms, letting the documents fall to the floor. “No words can express how grateful I am to have you as my wife. I’m so excited to grow old with you, Len.” I kiss his cheek as I wrap my legs around his torso. It’s over. This nightmare is over. “You can simply pay me back by taking me on a honeymoon trip,” I say, making him laugh.

“She is a top businesswoman, owning hotels in some countries we don’t have hotels in. it will give us a good hand.” Aaron studied his brother. “Is that why you married Zoe?’ He asked and got the attention he desired. “Because I don’t buy the nonsense of being in love with each other secretly.” Avery looked at him and decided not to react. He only took his pen and signed the contract. “Mia said she told her.” Aaron continued and Avery confirmed by nodding his head. “She did and I’m sure she did a good job.” He replied, wishing they wouldn’t talk about it

As she sat there lost in a lonely world of her own thoughts, her eyes caught with a stack of papers - the details of their contract marriage. Olivia's hands trembled as she carried the contract, her eyes blurred with unshed tears. She knew that she needed to revisit the document that had shaped her life for the past several months. With a shaky breath, she began reading the contract aloud, her voice shaking with emotion. "In accordance with this contract," she started, "Nathaniel and Olivia agree to enter into a marriage of convenience for a period of one year. The purpose of this contract is to provide mutual benefits to both parties involved."