As she looked around the room, Isabella noticed the curious glances of some of the other guests, and she couldn't help but wonder what they might be thinking. She took a deep breath, trying to shake off the disappointment.Unbeknownst to Isabella, her cheeks flushed a deep shade of red, her makeup unable to conceal the embarrassment that washed over her. Sensing the uncomfortable gazes of onlookers, she awkwardly made her way to Gianna, who was seated nearby, and took refuge beside her friend.Mr. Taylor and Mr. Ford, seated at a table in the center of the hall with Gianna, were delighted by Isabella's presence. They greeted her warmly, showering her with compliments and helping her feel more at ease.As the evening progressed, a former high school classmate of Isabella's, who had since become a celebrity, approached her. They exchanged pleasantries, and he inquired if he could join her table. Eager for the company, Isabella welcomed him without hesitation.A subtle plan began to form
If Liam had gone for a different lady, someone she didn't know, Isabella knew that she wouldn't have felt this much anger. But the sight of Elena sitting so close to the man she had always wanted, smiling and laughing as he whispered into her ear, made Isabella's anger reach new heights.Mr. Ford and Mr. Taylor looked at each other in shock, unsure of what to say to their furious new boss."We did as we were told, yes! We fired her the same day you asked us to!" Mr. Ford stammered."Then how did she get an invite to this event, if she was really fired?" Isabella shot laser-like glares at Gianna and her bosses, her anger boiling over. She felt like slapping them with the glass of wine in her hand.Gianna tried to explain, "I don't know, Isabella.Isabella's grip tightened on the wine glass as she imagined hurling it at Elena and Liam, shattering the glass and sending shards flying everywhere. But she knew better than to ruin her reputation with such a display of anger. Instead, she for
Before getting in the driver's seat, Liam pulled out his phone and quickly composed a text message to his driver Steven. "Hey Steven, make sure Elena''s best friend Scarlett gets home safe tonight," he typed, hitting send before pocketing his phone.As they drove away from the event, Elena couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. She knew that with Liam, anything was possible, and she was eager to see where the special place would take them.Meanwhile, Steven had received Liam's message and immediately went to find Scarlett after the Event. As they made their way out of the event, he made sure to keep a watchful eye on her from the crowds, determined to get her home safely.Back in the car, Liam let out a small sigh of relief, knowing that Steven had everything under control. He turned to Elena and flashed her a devilish grin. "Now, where were we?" he teased, his eyes sparkling with desire.Elena's heart skipped a beat as Liam's words sent a jolt of electricity t
Liam watched her with a smile on his face as she perused the menu, her eyes wide with wonder. He felt a deep sense of joy at being able to make her happy in this way. "I want to make her smile like this forever," he thought to himself.Elena finally made her choice, beaming as she pointed to her selection. Liam couldn't help but feel his heart swell with affection as he watched her like a child in a candy store. They ate their meal, their eyes locked in a mutual gaze of happiness and contentment.As they finished their meal, Liam and Elena stepped into Liam's car and slowly made their way toward Elena's house. Suddenly, a powerful gust of wind swept across the city, causing Liam to halt the car along with the other vehicles on the road. The wind grew stronger by the second, making it difficult to continue driving. Liam lifted his gaze and spotted a grand hotel nearby, its towering structure imposing against the darkening sky. Without hesitation, Liam and Elena stepped out of the car,
Elena had been worried about how Liam would react to her condition, having been pestered for sex in the past by a former high school sweetheart. She had thought this situation was different, but tough as it seems- it's just business.As she sat lost in thought, Liam walked up to her and took her wine glass, placing it down on the table. He lifted her chin with one hand and held her by the waist with the other, drawing her in close to him. Their eyes met, and Elena felt a warmth spread through her body."Let's talk about those conditions of yours tomorrow," Liam said, his voice low and husky.Elena's heart skipped a beat as she gazed into his eyes, seeing the affection and desire that glowed within them. She knew that Liam was a man who took what he wanted, but she also felt a sense of trust in him. He had respected her wishes so far, and she hoped that he would continue to do so.As Liam leaned in closer, Elena felt her breath catch in her throat.As Elena unconsciously bit her lower
Liam's lips curled into a smirk as he watched Elena's expression turn to one of terror. "Yes, for the whole night," he confirmed, his tone laced with amusement.Elena felt her body freeze in disbelief. She couldn't believe that Liam would just assume that she would spend the night with him. "I think I should go home," she said, trying to keep her voice steady.Elena's heart was racing as she stood up from the chair, holding Liam's jacket tightly around her. "I should go home myself," she repeated her voice barely above a whisper. She started walking away from Liam, her mind racing with thoughts of his intentions toward her.But before she could take another step, Liam jumped up from his seat and gently pulled her towards him. Elena stumbled and fell onto his lap, her heart beating wildly as Liam wrapped his arms around her.Liam's eyes lingered on Elena's smooth neck and beautiful jawline as he held her close, a small smile playing on his lips. "I won't do anything against your will,
The following morning, Liam and Elena checked out of the hotel and drove to Liam's sprawling mansion. Elena had agreed to be Liam's contract wife, and after a refreshing rest and shower, they sat down for breakfast together. Liam graciously escorted Elena to his home office, where he pulled out a chair for her and offered her a seat. He then presented her with a stack of documents, carefully explaining their contents and purpose. Elena pored over each page with a keen eye, taking in every detail as Liam patiently brazed himself to answer any questions she had. It was clear that he wanted Elena to fully understand the agreement they were entering into, and that he valued her input and participation in the process.Elena carefully studied the stack of documents in her hands, her eyes scanning each line with focused attention. The terms of the contract marriage were spelled out in clear and concise language, leaving no room for misinterpretation. The first condition stipulated that for
After a few minutes of typing, Liam printed out the contract and handed it to Elena. She scanned through the document once more, making sure she understood all the terms.When she was satisfied, she took out a pen and signed the contract. She passed it over to Liam, who signed it as well."There you go," she said, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. "We're officially in business."Liam grinned, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Yes, we are," he said. "And together, we're going to make this work."Liam's words hit Elena like a ton of bricks. "We'll be getting married in a week," he said, his tone serious. "And I'll be introducing you to my parents in two days. Is that okay with your schedule?"Elena's mind raced as she tried to process what Liam was saying. They had only just agreed and signed the contract, and now he was talking about meeting his parents so soon."I don't know if a week is enough time," Elena said, her voice shaking. "We barely know each other."Liam's express