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My contract marriage with the billionaire

A desperate young girl. A cold-hearted CEO. A contract that could change everything. Bella, a loyal girl, tries to get her brother out of jail after he is framed for a crime he did not commit. With time running out and her brother's health at risk, she reluctantly agrees to an unconventional proposal: a contract marriage to Samuel Asher, the cold heir to a multinational company. Samuel's grandfather dangles the keys to the company—but only if Samuel marries and produces an heir. Viewing Bella as nothing more than a means to an end, he proposes a loveless union with strict rules. No attachments. No intimacy. Just business. But as Bella and Samuel navigate their faux relationship, unexpected complications arise. Jonathan, Samuel's faithful PA and Bella's longtime friend, harbors secret feelings for her. And when Samuel breaks his own rules, leaving both Bella and his girlfriend Elaina pregnant, the stakes skyrocket. With a company empire, a brother's freedom, and the fate of two unborn children hanging in the balance, will cold ambition or unexpected love prevail?

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37 Chs

chapter 20

Chapter 19

The grave memories 

Bella's POV

The morning sun peeked through the heavy curtains, gently waking me from a deep sleep. Blinking away the haze, I reached out, instinctively expecting to find Sam, but his side of the bed was cold. A soft knock on the door brought me back to reality.

"Good morning, Miss Bella," Jacob greeted as he stepped in. "Mr. Sam is in his study."

I nodded, gathering myself as I dressed and made my way downstairs to the living room. Just as I settled in, Sam joined me, looking as composed and sharp as ever. I noticed a slight change in his demeanor—he seemed more serious than usual, as if the weight of the world had settled on his shoulders overnight.

"Good morning," I greeted him softly, and he offered a faint smile.

"Bella," he began, his voice measured, "I wanted to thank you for your support yesterday. It meant a lot to me."