Fate bound them in a surprise marriage… Will they fight for freedom or surrender to a love that could last forever? ***** Rain Clayton’s life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she’s suddenly married to a billionaire named Alexander Lancaster, a powerful and dangerously captivating man who wants their marriage over before it even begins... Raised by a family that never cared for her and desperate to avoid a twisted arranged marriage, Rain seizes this unexpected twist of fate. Her new husband might be a cold-hearted billionaire, but he's her only escape. Yet Alexander demands a swift divorce. Refusing to lose her one chance at freedom, Rain strikes a risky bargain to keep their marriage alive, even if it means playing by Alexander’s rules. She just has to convince him to want her around—FOREVER. Weeks into their unexpected arrangement, Rain begins to see through Alexander’s icy exterior. But one night, she’s taken by surprise. “What are you doing?” Rain burst out, eyes wide as Alexander casually slid into her bed. “Performing husbandly duties,” he smirked. “You can’t stay here! It’s against the contract!” “I’m not breaking it,” Alexander said with a shrug. “The contract specifies that you’ll fulfill all wifely duties, excluding sharing my bed. It doesn’t say anything about me not performing husbandly duties, including sharing your bed.” The situation had shifted, and it seemed like she was no longer the only one in control... [Warning: r18+/strong mature & sexual content]
At Elysium Biotech Institute
"Don't you have to go out today?" Mrs. Johnson asked, watching Clifford as he replaced the flowers on Kelly's bedside table with a fresh arrangement.
Mrs. Johnson looked particularly radiant today, her face glowing with a rare glimmer of hope. The reason was simple yet profound—last night, Kelly had moved a finger.
According to Ivan, it was a promising sign, a subtle but significant indication that Kelly might soon wake up again. Both Clifford and Mrs. Johnson were clinging tightly to that hope, their hearts lighter with the possibility of a breakthrough.
For Mrs. Johnson, it was as though a heavy weight had been lifted, her spirits soaring higher than they had in days.
He smiled softly. "I can stay and look after Kelly today, Mrs. Johnson, if you need to step out. I'm free the whole day."