I never expected my life to change so drastically. One moment, I was a woman with dreams, deeply in love with a man I thought I’d spend my life with. The next, I was betrayed and heartbroken, walking in on him cheating without a hint of remorse. That night, overwhelmed with pain and too much alcohol, I made a reckless decision, a one-night stand with a stranger who, to my shock, turned out to be my new boss. Arec, the vice president of Denco Groups, was desperate. To secure his future as CEO, he needed a wife, and in a twist of fate, he offered me a contract marriage. It sounded absurd, but his desperation mirrored my own need to escape the wreckage of my life. It was supposed to be simple: no emotions, no strings attached. A business arrangement, nothing more. I thought I could handle it, that I could keep my heart out of it. I was wrong. What started as a deal quickly spiraled into something far more complicated. As our fake marriage blurred into real feelings, the world around us began to close in. Disapproving family, old enemies, buried secrets, scheming rivals, and even an attempt on my life threatened to tear us apart. This is my story, a journey of heartbreak, unexpected love, and a fight to protect what we built together. In a world filled with lies and deceit, can a marriage born out of necessity become something real? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4
Ella's POV:
I could see the storm brewing in Arec's eyes, the quiet rage that only surfaced when he felt truly cornered. Arec wasn't just angry, he was livid. His protectiveness wasn't just about the baby anymore; it was about me. And that realization hit me harder than anything else.
He pulled out his phone, barking orders to whoever was on the other end. His voice was sharp, no longer the smooth, composed Arec I knew. He was in full protective mode, and it was both comforting and terrifying.
I'm going to find out who did this," he said, hanging up and turning back to me. "No one gets away with trying to hurt you."
I nodded, my emotions a tangled mess of fear, guilt, and something else , something that felt like relief. Arec was here, and he was fighting for me. But as grateful as I was, a cold realization settled in my bones. Someone wanted me dead. They'd stop at nothing, and I didn't know if I'd ever feel safe again.
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