Married To The Cold Billionaire
Kate's perfect life shattered into pieces on the day she received the news that her parents had died, leaving her alone with a failing business and the family's reputation hanging by a tiny thread.
The day her parents died was the day the Drays invested in her parents' company, and the Drays were on the verge of reaching the next level when the disaster happened.
After the tragedy, the Drays were at risk of losing a significant profit and project. Mr. Carlos, Kate's uncle, then decided with the rest of the family, without Kate's awareness, that due to the family's reputation and the business, Kate must marry William Dray.
When Kate found out, she was devastated and didn't want to give in, but the family threatened and forced her into marrying the cold billionaire, William Dray. She reluctantly agreed and accepted the loveless marriage with William, holding onto the hope that this marriage might somehow lead to something she had never imagined.
William Dray has only one goal With the marriage: to protect his billion-dollar investment, even if it means marrying a woman he didn't know or love.
Kate, determined to reclaim her parents' legacy, vows to endure the icy walls Of the union. But with William's cold and ruthless demeanor, he keeps a secret that could unveil everything Kate thought she knew about her family, as well as the truth and secrets behind her parents' deaths.
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Chapter: “I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE.”CHAPTER 10The next day, William walked into Kate's room, with a long black gown.“Put this on.”Kate looked at the long black gown William dropped on the bed.She frowned. “What’s this for?”“We’re going to a charity ball. Tonight.”“You could’ve asked nicely.”“I don’t ask, Kate, I inform.”She picked up the dress. “You could also try being human.”He didn’t reply. Just walked out.******The ballroom was full. Lights everywhere, Music soft. Cameras flashing. Rich people pretending to care.Kate stood beside William. Eyes were on her. Whispers were sounding like a chirping cricket.“She looks like a doll.”“She’s not from our world.”“Poor thing. Doesn’t know what she’s in.”She clenched her teeth.William didn’t look at her once. He Just smiled for the cameras. Shook hands and Nodded.Kate forced a smile. Took a glass of champagne.Then another.Then more.“Slow down,” his voice came beside her.“I’m fine.”“You’re not.”“I said I’m fine,” she snapped, walking away.She found a qui
Last Updated: 2025-04-28
Chapter: “GOODNIGHT."CHAPTER 9Kate couldn’t sleep.The black envelope sat beside her lamp, mocking her with silence. Her eyes kept going to it, again and again. Check the basement. That was all it said. But it had her heart racing like a drum.By 2 a.m., she was out of bed. She was Barefoot. Wrapped in a robe. She stepped out quietly. The whole mansion was dark. Cold air hit her arms as she walked past the staircase and moved toward the east corridor.She hesitated.Then took the first step down.Basement door was half shut. She pushed it slowly. It creaked.She stepped in. The air was damp. She took the stairs, one at a time.Halfway down, There were voices.She froze.“I warned you, Will. This is risky,” a voice said. Deep and Firm.“I know what I’m doing,” William’s voice replied.Kate moved closer, hiding behind the stair rail.“You think she won’t find out?” the man asked.“She won’t,” William said. “Not if everyone keeps their mouths shut.”“You’re playing with fire. If this leaks—”“I said I’ll ha
Last Updated: 2025-04-26
Chapter: “HE'S HIDING SOMETHING, CHECK BASEMENT." CHAPTER 8Kate stared at the message again.He’s not the enemy. Look east.The east wing was still locked. Always locked. William never talked about it.But now wasn’t the time.The next morning, Kate received a call from an old employee from her parents' company—Mr. Benson. His voice was shaking.“Kate… I’m sorry for disturbing you, but I thought you should know…”“Know what?”“Your uncle… Mr. Carlos… he’s moving fast. He’s selling shares, taking over departments, changing board members. He’s clearing the path.”Kate felt cold.“For what?”“To become the CEO. To erase everything your parents built.”She ended the call and rushed downstairs.William was at the dining table, going through some documents.She didn’t wait.“Did you know?”He looked up. “Know what?”“My uncle. He’s trying to steal my parents’ company. You didn’t tell me.”William sipped his coffee. “It wasn’t my place to tell you.”“Are you working with him too?”He looked at her, calm. “No.”“Then why are you so calm?”“
Last Updated: 2025-04-25
Chapter: “HE'S NOT THE ENEMY, LOOK EAST." CHAPTER 7 Kate couldn’t sleep. That message was still on her mind. Her eyes kept darting to the door, her heart kept beating like a drum. She didn’t know who sent it. She didn’t know what secret they were talking about. But she felt it. Something dark was hiding in that mansion.By morning, she got dressed. She didn’t feel like eating, but she needed air.She stepped outside, heading toward the garden.That was when she saw her.A tall woman in a red dress, slim waist, long legs, skin smooth like glass. She looked expensive. Confident And dangerous.The woman turned and smiled like she’d been expecting Kate.“You must be Kate,” her voice was soft but sharp.Kate frowned. “And you are?”“I’m Gabriella,” she said. “William’s past. His real past.”Kate blinked. “I don’t understand.”Gabriella stepped closer. “Oh, you do. You’re his new wife, right? The contract girl.”Kate’s face tightened. “That’s none of your business.”Gabriella laughed. “Sweetheart, everything about William is my bu
Last Updated: 2025-04-24
Chapter: “STAY AWAY FROM THE EAST WING." CHAPTER 6Kate sat up on the bed, arms folded, eyes fixed on the closed door, herheart doing things she didn’t understand.Morning came fast, light slipping through the curtains, but the cold she felt wasn’t because of the room.It was because of him, William Dray.The man she married but didn’t know.He came back, but not to her, not even to acknowledge her existence,he just walked in with another woman and disappeared like she wasn’t there at all.A knock came from the door, sharp and impatient.She stood up slowly, already knowing who it was. The door opened before she reached it, William stood there, his face calm, his suit perfect, not a single emotion played in his eyes.“Come downstairs,” he said, his voice flat. He didn't even wish her good morning, not anything.Kate didn’t move, she just stared at him.“I wasn’t aware I needed permission to sleep,” she said, her voice was quiet but edged.He looked at her, still like a statue, “I don’t care where you sleep, just remember thi
Last Updated: 2025-04-23
Chapter: The Wedding And William Rules CHAPTER 5: The wedding day arrived faster than Kate Could think of. One moment, she was being forced into a dress, the next, she was walking down the aisle like a lamb to slaughter.The grand church was packed with powerful guests,business moguls, politicians, business tycoon, and society’s elite. Cameras flashed, whispers filled the air, but Kate barely process everything.Her uncle, Mr. Carlos, held her arm tightly as he led her forward. “Smile, Kate,This is your new life.” he muttered under his breath, his fingers digging into her skin. Kate’s lips trembled.At the end of the aisle, William Dray stood like a statue. He wore a black suit, his green eyes show his coldness. He didn’t look at her with care, excitement, or even fake affection. Just blank and indifference.Kate stopped in front of him, her heart pounding.The priest began speaking, but Kate barely heard the words. Her mind screamed at her to run, but her feet wouldn’t move.“Do you, William Dray, take Kate Jones to be
Last Updated: 2025-04-15
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