CONTRACTED HEARTS
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Sophia Bennett finds herself entangled in a web of deception and desire. When a lie she tells to her high school bullies in an alumni reunion about a fake relationship with the renowned billionaire Alexander Harrington goes viral, Sophia's life takes an unexpected turn. Alexander seizes the opportunity to use their fabricated relationship to his advantage and draws a contract relationship agreement between he and Sophia. This contract leads to Alexander having feelings towards Sophia. Sophia also begins to get comfortable and enjoys Alexander's company way too much Alexander and his rival, Victor Blackwell, compete for her affections, Sophia must navigate a dangerous game of love and ambition. Can Alexander's genuine feelings for Sophia withstand the pressures of his cutthroat world? And what of Madison Pierce, Sophia's former bully, whose envy and hatred threaten to destroy everything Sophia holds dear? Will Sophia be able to protect her world from Madison or will she let her trample over her yet again? Can true love conquer all, or will the shadows of the past tear them apart?
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CONTRACTED HEARTS Chapter 12
Alexander dropped Sophia off, and she still felt elated by their conversation during the ride back. They had talked about her high school days, especially the whole Madison Pierce saga. Alex had offered plenty of witty remarks and playful suggestions that made her laugh.“You should have secretly cut her jersey into pieces with a pair of scissors,” Alexander had said when she recounted how Madison always aimed the volleyball at her head during practice.Sophia chuckled at the memory as she stood on the doorstep. She knocked and waited for Emma to answer.“What? I must say this billionaire’s girlfriend role suits you,” Emma teased as she opened the door and let Sophia in.“You don’t even want to know all the activities I had today,” Sophia replied, sinking into one of the sofas.“Honey, you now leave home in a concierge uniform and come back in a dinner dress all glammed up. That’s an activity I’d like to engage in,” Emma said with enthusiasm.Sophia leaned back, a smile playing on her
CONTRACTED HEARTS Chapter 11
Sophia finished her work early that day. Emma had a date with Jake, so Sophia had to find her way home alone. She stepped out of the hotel building and waited for the cab she had ordered. As she stood there, her mind wandered to the text she had sent to Alexander the night before. While she was satisfied she had spoken her mind, she couldn't shake the feeling of guilt, wondering if she had been too harsh.A black, latest-model Jeep pulled up in front of her, snapping her out of her thoughts. “Am I about to be abducted?” Sophia thought, trying to peer through the tinted glass. Just then, Dominic emerged from the car, and Sophia felt a wave of relief.“Good evening, Miss Bennett,” Dominic greeted with a smile. “Sorry about my driver’s poor parking skills. We were in a rush to catch you before you left.”“Good evening to you as well, Mr.?” Sophia replied, realizing she didn’t know Dominic’s last name.“Dominic is fine,” he said, waving off the formality.“What can I help you with, Domini
CONTRACTED HEARTS Chapter 10
Alexander noticed the blood drain from Sophia's face immediately as the camera flashes started. Her complexion turned ashen, and her eyes seemed distant. He was alarmed at her sudden change in demeanor. “Are you alright?” he asked, concern evident in his voice. Sophia didn't respond. She used her right palm to shield her face from the blinding lights, her legs beginning to wobble.Quickly, Alexander pulled off his blazer and draped it over Sophia's head. Wrapping his arm firmly around her shoulders, he guided her swiftly through the crowd. “It's okay. You’ll be fine,” he reassured her, his voice steady despite his internal panic. A group of bouncers arrived and helped control the throng of reporters.Alexander led Sophia to her side of the car and then entered through his own door. He lowered the partition shield between the front seats and the back seats, providing them some much-needed privacy. Sophia was now at the brink of tears.“I need you to take a deep breath, Sophia,” Alexan
CONTRACTED HEARTS Chapter 9
Sophia was relieved to hear that Mr. Blackwell had checked out early in the morning when she resumed work the next day. “Thank goodness,” she thought to herself, setting to work with a high spirit. Sophia enjoyed her job, loving every bit of the hospitality industry.Her mother had been the Director of Guest Services at a luxury cruise line before she passed away. Sophia remembered being inspired at a young age by her mother’s dedication to creating memorable experiences for guests, which had fueled her determination to pursue a career in hospitality.“You have a delivery,” one of Sophia’s junior staff said, bringing her attention back to the present.“I don’t remember ordering anything,” Sophia replied softly. “Please send it to the locker room for me. Thank you,” she added, focusing back on the guests she still needed to attend to.Sophia finished her day early, glad she could catch a ride home with Emma and still have time to meet Alexander at the location he had sent her via text
CONTRACTED HEARTS Chapter 8
Sophia sighed deeply as she slipped off her kitten heels, the weight of the day's events pressing heavily on her. She had just returned from work, exhausted and frazzled. Emma, who had arrived home earlier, handed her a chilled bottle of water."Welcome home, darling," Emma said, patting Sophia on the back with a comforting smile."I had a really rough day," Sophia said, collapsing into one of the living room sofas with a weary thud. "Mr. Blackwell almost made me lose my mind. Who asks for a bubble bath after just taking a shower? That man was out to get me.""Did you do anything to upset him at any point?" Emma asked, her brow furrowing with concern."No, I didn't. But he smugly mentioned me being Alexander's girlfriend," Sophia replied, her frustration evident."Oh, that makes sense. I heard he and Alexander are rivals, and Alexander just took a big step ahead of him yet again. Maybe that’s what caused all the rudeness. I'm so sorry, love," Emma said, rising to her feet."I'll order
CONTRACTED HEARTS Chapter 7
Sophia was relieved to return to work after the turmoil of the weekend. The uncertainty had gnawed at her, especially since she hadn’t received any calls from Elysium Grand Hotel regarding the scandal. She had spent the entire previous day at home, reflecting on her meeting with Alexander and waiting for a sign from her employer.Finally, her phone rang. “You really thought we would throw you under the bus? You've been our best employee of the year for three years in a row now,” her boss reassured her, instructing her to resume work since the hotel's reputation remained untarnished by the chaos.Dressed in her blazer, Sophia carefully pinned her "Best Employee" lapel on the left side and glanced at herself in the mirror, a smile spreading across her face. She felt a sense of pride and normalcy returning.“We’re going to be late!” Emma called out from the living room.Sophia and Emma both worked at the prestigious Elysium Grand Hotel. Emma, as the head of the marketing department, rare
CONTRACTED HEARTS Chapter 6
Sophia looked up at the high-rise building in front of her. It was Alexander's company headquarters, an imposing structure of glass and steel. She was here to sign the contract for their fake relationship, a charade she had reluctantly agreed to. She had suggested he send the contract via email, but Alexander had refused.“I left my business schedule to come over to your house. Others would have considered that an honor,” Alexander had replied to her text, his arrogance palpable even through the screen.Now, Sophia stood outside the building, a scarf draped over her head and face, hoping to avoid recognition amidst the swirling scandal that had taken over the media. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for what lay ahead.“You must be Sophia Bennett,” a male voice said from behind her.Sophia turned to see a man with dark skin dressed in an expensive monochrome beige suit. His demeanor was calm yet authoritative.“I’m Dominic. Mr. Harrington has asked me to escort you to his offic
CONTRACTED HEARTS Chapter 5
Sophia's irritation was palpable as she addressed Alexander. "What? You want me to act as your girlfriend for a while?" she questioned, the annoyance evident in her voice. "How did we get here? From you being all mean and arrogant," she added, her frustration mounting.As Sophia spoke, Emma couldn't help but roll her eyes, her frustration evident in her composure. "Okay, we get it. Yes, you're a billionaire, but that doesn't mean you can just do anything you like and order people around!" Emma exclaimed, her voice rising with every word.Jake, sensing the tension, intervened with a firm tone. "If that's all you have to say, Mr. Alexander, we would like to bid you farewell now," he stated, his voice unwavering.Sophia, maintaining her composure, addressed Alexander once more. "I've already apologized to you personally. I'll make a public apology to you in the media," she stated calmly.Alexander, rubbing his temple in frustration, responded, "I know that came off as rude, but it's the l
CONTRACTED HEARTS Chapter 4
As Alexander sat in his office, he couldn't shake the feeling of urgency gnawing at him. His private investigator's words cut through the silence, snapping him back to the present."I've finally found her address," the investigator announced, his voice tinged with relief.Alexander let out a frustrated sigh, his patience wearing thin. "Took you long enough," he muttered under his breath, rolling his eyes in exasperation.Dominic interjected from his position in the corner of the room. "I think you should take it easy on him," he advised, his tone calm and measured.Alexander turned to face his best friend, his expression incredulous. "Take it easy? Do you know how fast the news is spreading?" he countered, his frustration boiling over.Determined to put an end to the chaos once and for all, Alexander made a snap decision. "I'm going there right now," he declared, his jaw set in determination.Dominic offered to accompany him, but Alexander shook his head. "No, you can stay back. You've
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