CEO's Contract Wife

CEO's Contract Wife

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CEO's Contract Wife – A marriage built on lies, a love born in truth. Isabella "Izzy" Lakewood is a talented architect struggling to keep her gravely ill brother alive. Billionaire CEO Liam Stone offers her an impossible choice: marry him for two years to secure his inheritance, and he'll cover all of her brother's medical expenses. Desperate to save her brother, Izzy agrees. Can love rise from the ashes of a contract, or will the past ruin their chance at forever?

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1: The Weight of the WorldIsabella "Izzy" Lakewood had always loved mornings—once. There was something about the soft glow of the sun inching over the horizon, the world still and quiet, like a blank page waiting to be filled. But those days seemed a lifetime ago. These days, mornings were just another reminder of how much time she didn’t have.Today was no different.The shrill beep of her alarm pierced the stillness of her cramped studio apartment, cutting through what little sleep she’d managed to steal. Groaning, Izzy reached out to silence it, her hand fumbling blindly across the nightstand until she smacked the clock into submission. She blinked into the dim light, eyes gritty from exhaustion. The harsh glow of the bedside lamp revealed the chaos around her: half-empty coffee cups, crumpled blueprints, and unpaid bills scattered across the table, fighting for space with her drafting tools and laptop.It was an organized mess, but a mess nonetheless. The state of her apa

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37 Chapters

Chapter 1

Chapter 1: The Weight of the WorldIsabella "Izzy" Lakewood had always loved mornings—once. There was something about the soft glow of the sun inching over the horizon, the world still and quiet, like a blank page waiting to be filled. But those days seemed a lifetime ago. These days, mornings were just another reminder of how much time she didn’t have.Today was no different.The shrill beep of her alarm pierced the stillness of her cramped studio apartment, cutting through what little sleep she’d managed to steal. Groaning, Izzy reached out to silence it, her hand fumbling blindly across the nightstand until she smacked the clock into submission. She blinked into the dim light, eyes gritty from exhaustion. The harsh glow of the bedside lamp revealed the chaos around her: half-empty coffee cups, crumpled blueprints, and unpaid bills scattered across the table, fighting for space with her drafting tools and laptop.It was an organized mess, but a mess nonetheless. The state of her apa
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Chapter 2

Chapter 2: A Dangerous PropositionThe Crestmore Hotel ballroom was packed wall-to-wall with power players—Chicago’s elite architects, developers, and real estate moguls all mingling beneath the glittering chandeliers. As Isabella “Izzy” Lakewood stepped into the grand space, her breath caught for a moment. The scene was nothing short of dazzling. Lavish floral arrangements graced every table, and the polished marble floor reflected the soft glow of candlelight.She clutched her leather portfolio a little tighter, smoothing down the hem of her modest black dress as she made her way inside. The invitation to the annual Chicago Architectural Forum had come at the last minute, and she couldn’t afford to pass up the opportunity to network. Izzy needed new clients—desperately. Between the mounting medical bills for Ethan’s treatment and the overwhelming cost of running her fledgling architecture firm, she had reached the point where every connection counted. Tonight was critical.But as sh
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Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Liam’s ProposalThe warm morning light streamed through the towering windows of the Crestmore Hotel’s private lounge, casting a golden glow over the dark leather furniture and sleek marble floors. The hum of quiet conversations and the clinking of glasses filled the room, but for Isabella “Izzy” Lakewood, everything else faded into the background. Her mind was still reeling from the events of the night before.Her brief but unsettling encounter with Liam Stone played on a loop in her head, every detail replaying itself as if she could somehow unlock the meaning behind his cold, intense gaze. His unexpected attention, the way he’d looked right through her, and the abrupt shift in his demeanor when Sabrina West had entered the room—it all left her unsettled, as if she’d been caught in the path of a storm she hadn’t seen coming.Now, less than twelve hours later, she found herself sitting in a quiet corner of the Crestmore’s lounge, nursing a lukewarm coffee and fighting the g
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Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Izzy’s DilemmaIzzy sat alone at the worn wooden table in her studio apartment, the silence pressing down on her like a weight. Her hands cradled a cup of tea, long gone cold, but she couldn’t bring herself to move. The events of the past few hours replayed in her mind with dizzying speed, like a carousel she couldn’t get off.I need a wife.Liam Stone’s words echoed in her head, louder than the rush of traffic outside her window or the faint hum of the city’s noise below. It didn’t make sense. None of it did. How could one of the wealthiest, most powerful men in Chicago—a man who could have anything, or anyone, he wanted—come to her, of all people, with such a proposal?Two years of marriage in exchange for your brother’s life.It sounded like something out of a soap opera, not real life. She shook her head, trying to make sense of it. Liam had been so calm, so matter-of-fact, as if it were a completely rational arrangement. But the weight of it—marrying a stranger, someon
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Chapter 5

Izzy stood in front of the sleek glass doors of Stone Enterprises, her heart pounding in her chest. The towering skyscraper loomed over her like a giant, casting a long shadow over the bustling streets of downtown Chicago. Its mirrored surface reflected the city’s skyline, the bright morning light glinting off its pristine facade, and the sight of it made Izzy feel even smaller than she already did.She had been here before, of course—delivering blueprints for clients, meeting with developers. But today was different. Today, she wasn’t here as an architect or a professional looking to make a deal. Today, she was here to sign away two years of her life.Two years of marriage, she reminded herself for what felt like the hundredth time. Just two years. Then it’ll all be over.The thought was supposed to comfort her, but it didn’t. The weight of the decision she’d made last night—alone in her apartment, staring at the bills piled high on her desk—pressed down on her, making it hard to bre
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Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Wedding PreparationsThe days following the signing of the contract passed in a blur. Izzy moved through them in a state of detachment, as though she were watching her life unfold from a distance rather than actually living it. The weight of her decision hung heavy over her, but there was no time to dwell on it. Once the contract was signed, Liam’s assistant, Grace, had quickly set things in motion.There was no romance, no long engagement, and certainly no excitement. There were just arrangements—cold, efficient, and meticulously planned, just like everything else in Liam Stone’s world.Izzy sat at her small kitchen table, staring blankly at the email Grace had sent her. Her phone screen glowed with a precise, color-coded schedule, detailing every step leading up to the wedding. It was all there: dress fitting, marriage license appointment, and a meeting with Liam’s PR team to go over how the story of their “relationship” would be framed to the press.As she read through t
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Chapter 7

The penthouse shimmered in the soft, golden light of the evening as guests mingled on the expansive balcony, a sea of elegant black tuxedos and cocktail dresses. The skyline of Chicago glittered behind them, its twinkling lights providing a dramatic backdrop for the small, intimate reception that was taking place. It was a far cry from the lavish, opulent celebrations that Izzy had sometimes imagined for her own wedding.But then again, this wasn’t a wedding born out of love—it was a transaction.The ceremony had been short, efficient. Izzy remembered the officiant’s steady voice echoing off the glass walls of the penthouse as he recited the vows. The words had felt impersonal, formal, like a script they were obligated to follow. Still, there had been a moment—when Liam had slipped the ring onto her finger—when her hands had trembled, and his touch had sent a shiver up her spine.Now, standing before the gathered guests, the moment she had been dreading was upon them.“You may now kis
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Chapter 8

The morning dawned gray and overcast, a heavy layer of clouds hanging over the city like a blanket. Izzy stood by the window of her now-empty apartment, staring out at the quiet street below. Her reflection, still dressed in the silk pajamas she had hastily thrown on after spending a restless night packing, was a stark reminder of the life she was leaving behind. This small, cluttered apartment had been her sanctuary for years, the one place where she and Ethan had built their own world after the accident. Now, it was just another chapter she was closing.She turned away from the window and looked around the space one last time. The walls, once covered in sketches and pinned-up blueprints, were bare. Boxes lined the floor, most of them labeled and stacked, ready to be taken to a storage facility. Everything felt so final, and the weight of it pressed down on her chest.The sound of the doorbell jolted her out of her thoughts. She took a deep breath, steeling herself, and opened the do
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Chapter 9

Izzy had thought the penthouse felt intimidating, but it was nothing compared to the corporate event Liam brought her to that evening. Held at the luxurious Lancaster Tower, one of Chicago’s premier venues for high-profile business gatherings, the event was a dazzling display of wealth and power. The lobby alone boasted a two-story waterfall and intricate glass sculptures that shimmered under the golden lights. Everything was polished, glittering, and designed to impress.Izzy felt herself tense as they stepped out of the limousine and onto the red carpet leading into the building. Photographers snapped photos, and journalists called out questions as they recognized Liam Stone, the elusive CEO of Stone Enterprises. Izzy clutched his arm a little tighter, reminding herself to keep her expression neutral, her smile practiced. They had gone over this—how she was supposed to carry herself, what kind of image they needed to present. Tonight was her first real test as Mrs. Stone.Liam leane
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Chapter 10

The days following the gala felt like a crash course in high society and corporate strategy. Izzy’s world had become a flurry of meetings, events, and carefully orchestrated social interactions. Everywhere she went, she felt the weight of judgment—measured glances from Liam’s colleagues, curious stares from high-society women who saw her as an outsider, and whispers from journalists and bloggers eager to dissect the latest chapter in Liam Stone’s life.The morning after the gala, Izzy sat in the dining room of the penthouse, her eyes scanning the Chicago Tribune. As expected, the coverage of the event was extensive, complete with photos of her and Liam standing arm-in-arm, their smiles perfectly staged for the cameras. The headline read: "Stone’s New Partner: A Marriage That Shakes Up the Corporate World."She grimaced at the article. The press was framing their marriage as a power move, speculating on how it would affect the dynamics within Stone Enterprises. Some questioned her moti
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