The Royal Contract
A one-night stand was all she wanted, but that was never his style. Still, they ended up together in a night of passion. No names, no feelings, and no complications. Heiress and advocate lawyer Daniella Hamilton had never wanted her inheritance, only wishing to live a simple life. Still, she ended up in the center of an intense war for power. Now, she had to find the balance between the life she dreamt of and the life that she was meant to have. Enigmatic and brilliant CEO Prince Alexander Princeton renounced his title to his birthright, believing that true power should come from building his own legacy. However, the kingdom faced a new dilemma where he was asked to serve his people and sit on the throne. Separated after their one night of wild adventure. They thought that their unexpected encounter was an isolated incident. However, fate had something else in mind, as they find their way back in each other’s arms, not in a passionate embrace but with a contract that would bind them for a long time. Would their agreement fulfill their dreams, or would it end in a disastrous union? [Warning: Mature steamy content, slight violence (in the later chapters), and some inappropriate language] *** Nominated in the WSA - Webnovel Spirity Awards 2021 Thanks to all my readers for all your support. You have been a great inspiration during my journey in writing this story. I would have never made it if not for your encouragement through your votes, comments, reviews, golden tickets, gifts, and continued support. Thank you so much. COVER PHOTO - Commissioned by Vatarison Instagram: bishop_1275
No way out
She feared that she might be hallucinating and hearing things. Was Alex proposing that they should proceed with the wedding? Did he ask her to marry him just now?
It was not part of their arrangement but was he suggesting to amend the contract that they signed. Dani doubted that he wanted to marry her because he was in love with her. She believed that their relationship had not crossed that threshold yet.
She gathered that what they had was mutual respect and attraction for each other, but she seriously questioned that it would be enough for him to come up to the conclusion of a marriage proposal.
"I think I am." He answered her with a slight hesitation in his tone. There was no confidence in his voice that would indicate that he had any control of their situation.