The Billionaire’s Contract Bride
Valentine Stephens never believed in fairy tales, but during times as dire as these, one takes what he can. With her brother's life hanging by a thread and medical bills she could never, ever afford to pay, she makes an impulsive decision to marry Adrian Sebastian, the ruthless CEO and business tycoon, who needs a wife for only one purpose: to inherit his grandfather's billion-dollar fortune.
The arrangement is simple. One year, no feelings or complications. Hard, cold Adrian makes his intentions clear from the start. He doesn't have faith in love, and Val is merely a pawn used in his game.
Val's college experience is transformed into a nightmare when her billionaire husband is exposed, and she becomes the target of gossip, jealousy, and scandal. she's betrayed by her best friend, and stalked by an unknown enemy hell-bent on destroying her.
His half-brother, Damian, is eager to get his hands on his inheritance and will do whatever it takes to destroy the marriage. And just as Val is beginning to believe she knows Adrian, she finds out a secret that shattered all she knew about him.
Adrian hadn't chosen her at random. He had known her the whole time. And the real reason he married her? It is a secret so dangerous it was capable of killing them both.
Trapped in a lie, Val is presented with an ultimatum: walk away and forfeit everything, or fight fire with fire against the man who holds her heart and liberty in his hands.
But what if the biggest enemy she will have to fight against is the man she is starting to fall in love with? Find out in the book.
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Chapter: Chapter 6I curled onto my side, staring at the empty space imagining that if we were living in the same room, this was where my husband would have stretched out.He had withdrawn into his study after we arrived back home, and I knew that he was sitting there drowning in whiskey and work.It wasn't supposed to matter. And yet it did and that wasn't good because I couldn't afford to care.Not when I had sold out myself for a price.Not when this marriage was only contracted.Not when Adrian Sebastian did not believe in love.……….After I cleaned up, I went into the closet..if a closet could even be described. It was larger than my whole apartment in my old neighborhood, full of designer outfits that I had never thought of owning.I lingered in hesitation before selecting a simple cream-colored shirt and black trousers. The last thing I wanted to do was draw more attention to myself than I already was.As I descended the grand staircase, the scent of freshly brewed coffee and new pastries filled
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Chapter: Chapter 5"You'll have to make an appearance," he said, fastening his cufflinks. "Everyone's already asking questions about our marriage. This will calm the rumors."I crossed my arms. "So I'm just going to smile and pretend to be a happy wife?"His sparkling blue eyes met mine. "Exactly."I had a dry, humorless laugh. "You're unbelievable Adrian.""You’re adaptable," he countered. "You’ll manage."The words shouldn’t have felt like a compliment, but they did.I stood in front of the bedroom mirror, wearing a gown so beautiful it seemed like it belonged to someone else. The midnight blue material was tightly hugging my body, with a slit running up the side of my leg. I wasn't completely at ease with it but I couldn't complain. Adrian's present, a diamond necklace, lay across my collarbone, a visible token of privilege and ownership.I belonged in his universe. But in the real sense, I didn't."You look good," Adrian said behind me.I turned to find him standing in the doorway, his black tuxedo
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Chapter: Chapter 4Margaret took me to a high-end boutique in the heart of London, and the staff literally fell over themselves as I walked in."MRS. SEBASTIAN," one of them shouted. "We're delighted to have you with us."I barely restrained myself from jumping. How did she know I was Adrian's wife? I wasn't used to people behaving as if I was somebody important. It didn't sit right. As if they were seeing me through another person's eyes.Margaret spoke in a hushed tone to the store manager, and soon I was being escorted to a dressing room. Designer dresses, stilettos, and handbags were shown to me in waves, each more extravagant than the previous one.I looked at the sea of fabric in front of me and was bewildered."This is insane," I muttered.Margaret arched an eyebrow. "Mr. Sebastian requested that you choose a new wardrobe.""I'm sure he did," I growled.She smiled knowingly. "I know this is an adjustment. But you are Mrs. Sebastian now. You may as well enjoy the perks."I sighed, knowing I wasn't
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Chapter: Chapter 3Her eyebrows arched slightly, as if the question was amusing her. "No, ma'am. Mr. Sebastian has his own room."Relief and shame hit me at the same time. He was my husband, we were supposed to share a room but I didn't mind. Actually, I was happy we weren't doing that."Thank you," I whispered.She nodded and left, closing the doors behind her. Trembling from so many emotions, I finally allowed myself to sink onto the bed. My hands were shaking as I clutched my phone.I had one missed call from Dr. Patel and a message from Oliver.Ollie: Did you get the money?I swallowed hard before answering.Me: Yes. The procedure is scheduled.His response was swift.Ollie: Val… What did you do?I stared at the screen, fingers ready to fly on the keyboard.How would I explain to him that I was married to a man who considered me nothing but a contract?Me: I did what I had to do.I threw my phone aside before he could say anything, hiding my face in my hands.One year. One year of being Valentine Se
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Chapter: Chapter 2I followed him to a room in the corner, my heart pounding. The man there was dressed in a tight black suit, slouching over as he sipped his whiskey. Older than me, but not quite, early thirties I guessed.Those ice-blue eyes drilled into mine, piercing, searching."Sit," he said casually.I remained standing for a second before sitting down.He stared at me for a moment. "You don't belong here."I swallowed hard. "I needed the money.""For what?"I panted unsteadily. "My brother. He needs to have a surgery done."His gaze clouded marginally. "And you figured this was how?""I have no other options." I said in my defence."I need a wife.""What?""Just for one year. No strings. You'll receive the money you need and after a year, we part ways."“Excuse me, what?” I asked again,totally confused.“I don't like repeating myself woman.”I stared at him. "Who are you?"He took a deep breath, looked me ib the eye and spoke with undaunting confidence."I am Adrian Sebastian."My heart came clo
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Chapter: Chapter 1The air in the hospital smelled of antiseptic and desperation. I had spent too many nights here, listening to the whirl of fluorescent lights, and the hushed tones of nurses as they made their way from room to room, checking on patients with their last hours in front of them. The walls were beige, meant to calm, but all they could do was remind me of cold winters and empty pockets.I clutched my bag tightly, my heart racing like a madman in my chest as I ran down the corridor. The bleach odor mixed with the acrid odor of medicine as I passed by the wards where the dying and the ill lay. I hated hospitals. I hated how they stole the people from you, bit by bit, until all that was left was a memory.But I couldn't hate this one. Not when my brother was inside.I made it to 304, pushing a hand over my stomach as I slowly opened the door.Oliver lay in bed, his scrawny body barely even pressed into the mattress. His bright green eyes, once so bright a green, were hazy now, dull. His face
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