The Predatory Marriage Novels & Stories

I accept out of spite, drinking it while Lucien works on his laptop like I'm not there. Thirty minutes in, I break the silence. "How many couples will be there?" "Eight, including us." "Do they all have real marriages?" His fingers pause on the keyboard. "Define real." "Marriages that started without contracts." "Most marriages are contracts, Mara. Some are just more honest about it." "That's bleak." "That's reality." He returns to typing. "James and Victoria Worthington married to merge family fortunes. Oliver Grant married his assistant to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit. The Pattersons have an arrangement where he keeps a mistress and she keeps his credit cards."

"I'll fulfill the agreement." ​As they left, it hit me. I’d stepped into a marriage meant to control me. And somehow, without planning to, I’d already chosen a side.

I was happy that there are no chances that she can love me. She felt disgust and hate for me. That intense detest can never be removed and it worked in my favor as I don't have to go through that feeling of betrayal again. When I don't love her, why'd I marry her? I have to get married to her but I can't give her love and moreover, I have turned this marriage into nothing but a mere display of ravish and repugnance for her. ‘That poor soul doesn't even know a thing. She just thinks that she married me to satisfy my lust as I'm gonna afford her expenses.’

Elytra said, as if that alone should have been enough to make him fall in line. "What does any of this have to do with me marrying Sandra or whatever her name is?" Darius shot back, his patience already running thin. "Don't act like a child. You know exactly what that means," Elytra said. She was right. Marriage of convenience or for merger purposes wasn't a myth. It was very rampant among the elite to ensure that both companies continued to work together for generations to come, solidifying power and monopoly in the country. And Darius? He was about to fall victim to it. The irony wasn't lost on him—his father had escaped this world, and now his mother was trying to drag him right back into

Marriage had never been a part of her plans. Catherin's aspiration was to graduate, gain work experience, and possibly have a stable income before considering marriage. She had never been involved in a romantic relationship, as her parents had raised her to be cautious and avoid interactions with unfamiliar individuals. Additionally, she believed that dating would only be a distraction. Since her youth, Catherin had been preparing herself for an arranged marriage, out of respect for her parents' wishes. However, she insisted on completing her education and establishing her career before thinking about marriage.

She needed answers, she needed closure, but more than anything, she needed freedom. The thought of the “arrangement” he’d made on her behalf filled her with dread. A marriage to a man she barely knew, a stranger in every sense. How could her father expect her to agree to something so monumental without even asking her opinion? This was her life, her future. Yet to him, it was merely a business transaction, a strategic move to cement alliances, strengthen ties, and increase influence.

“Our wedding is approaching very fast. And If we execute this correctly and we didn’t fail, the Blackwood companies will belong to me. Not William. Not anyone else. And we will leave in our own apartment not Blackwood estate anymore” Interesting I leaned closer, my pulse quickening. “And what does that require? How can it work?” He didn’t hesitate. “Marriage.” The word settled heavily between us. And a thick silently followed it. “Our wedding isn’t just a ceremony or a marriage,” Xavier continued. “It’s a weapon. A battlefield disguised as a celebration. Because Once we’re married, I gain influence over the family shares. And go to build my own family. And That is the main reason you’re here

Now that she knew the marriage was fake, she saw no need to mention it. “You knew about it?” she asked in shock. Dravyn nodded, his eyes lowering to the floor. Jane exhaled slowly, it felt strange. How did he know about her marriage? Still, she answered. “He was part of the betrayal,” she said bitterly. “The major person who forged my signature.” Her lips trembled. “And worse, our marriage was fake. He was actually married to my sister, Lila. She is pregnant with his child.” Jane broke down again, harder than before.

I didn't just sign this because of the money, I signed this because I didn't really have a choice. After coming back two years ago, my father blocked all parts for me to get a job. No company would hire me even with my excellent results, I wasn't getting a job, I wasn't getting any experience and I wasn't interested in getting married so I knew this would not affect me. As soon as I was done, we headed to the court and before I could decipher what was going on, I was married to this man, Alexander Michaelson. Getting back to his place, I heard someone shout. "Mommy!!!"

, Valerie warned "I ain't playing no prank on you, you are engaged to Valentino Preston and you're getting married to him in two weeks", Megan informed. "What..two weeks...that's too close even if I was in love with him but I'm not. How am I supposed to marry a stranger? Mariana and Avery won't take this likely", Valerie sighed in frustration She couldn't believe her life was going to be ruined this way. How the hell did she get entangled in this type of shit. She was one to stay on her own and avoid trouble..just why did this have to happen to her.