His One Year Contract Bride
People twisted in their seats, curious, expectant.
“Everyone,” Kian continued, his words deliberate, powerful, “I would like you to welcome…”
A scrape of a chair cut through the quiet. Jessica stood abruptly, clutching her son’s hand, her heels clicking as she moved toward the stage. Her chin lifted, her smile polished to perfection. Cameras whirred, feeding on the tension.
But Kian didn’t flinch. His eyes never wavered.
“…Mrs. Nora Wilson.”
The applause exploded again, hotter, sharper, and I rose from my seat. Calm. Poised. My dress caught the light, my smirk subtle but unshakable. Each step I took toward the stage was deliberate, my spine straight, my chin high.
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