Adonis smirked, loosening his tie as he stepped closer. “Stop pretending, Zoe. Or should I say… Mrs. Walter?” His voice was low, teasing. “You’re drooling over me, admit it. I know exactly how happy you are to be married to Adonis Walter.” Zoe folded her arms, rolling her eyes. “Over my dead body.” “Oh, come on,” he said, shrugging off his tuxedo and letting it drop carelessly to the floor. “You get to have all this.” He unbuttoned his shirt and tossed it aside, leaving his toned chest on full display. Defined abs, sharp collarbones, muscles that flexed with every slight movement—he looked like he walked straight out of a magazine. Zoe’s eyes betrayed her for a split second before she quickly looked away. Damn it. Even if she disliked him, she couldn’t deny the truth. This man was hot. Zoe Powers agrees to an 18-month contract marriage with Adonis Walter to save her father’s company. What starts as a deal soon turns into something real. But with Adonis’ bitter ex-girlfriend and jealous brother scheming against them, will their love survive the storm?
View MoreWhen they arrived at Adonis’ villa, Zoe couldn’t believe her eyes. It was massive—elegant, modern, and screaming wealth. Everything about it, from the towering gates to the sleek architecture, showed just how rich he was.Zoe stepped out of the car, looking around. “You live here?”Adonis barely glanced at her as he adjusted his cufflinks. “You sound shocked.”“I knew you were rich, but this?”“Because I am a billionaire,” he said dryly, walking toward the entrance.Inside, Zoe immediately noticed the rose petals leading up the stairs, candles flickering softly, setting a romantic ambiance.Adonis sighed, rubbing his temples. “Gran has way too much time on her hands.”Zoe smirked. “She clearly wanted to make our wedding night special.”“Yeah, by turning my house into a honeymoon suite,” he muttered.Zoe crossed her arms, looking around. “So… are we supposed to sleep together?”Adonis scoffed. “What do you think?”She shrugged. “Well, we are married now.”He turned to her with a smirk.
Lana had rushed the entire preparation.Within a week, everything was set—no time for second thoughts. Zoe barely had time to process it. One minute, she was meeting Adonis for the first time, and the next, she was walking down the aisle.The wedding was small and private, just a handful of important people. Zoe’s father was there, silent and watchful. Adonis’ older brother, Avron, sat in the front row, his expression dark. The moment his eyes landed on the couple, he shook his head and looked away, clearly displeased. And then there was Lana, smiling like she had already won.As Zoe stood at the entrance, she took a deep breath. This is it.Adonis, in a sharp black suit, waited at the altar, unreadable as ever. If he felt anything—nervousness, regret, excitement—he didn’t show it.The ceremony was quick.“Do you, Adonis Walter, take Zoe Powers to be your lawfully wedded wife?”A long pause. Zoe held her breath. Adonis finally smirked.“I do.”Her turn.“Do you, Zoe Powers, take Adoni
Adonis leaned back in his chair, swirling the whiskey in his glass as he studied his grandmother. “You dragged me here this late just to talk about marriage?”Lana smiled, unfazed. “I’ve found the perfect woman for you.”He exhaled sharply, setting his glass down with a thud. “Perfect? According to whose standards?”“Mine.” She sipped her tea gracefully. “She’s a therapist.”Adonis raised an eyebrow. “A therapist?”“A five-star one,” Lana said proudly.He scoffed. “And what, you think I need therapy?”Lana folded her hands on the table. “You need a wife.”“I already have a woman.”“Abigail?” Lana rolled her eyes. “That gold digger is not a woman, she’s an expense.”Adonis smirked. “I don’t recall asking for your opinion on my love life.”“Well, you didn’t ask for my money either, but you’re spending it just fine.” Lana shot back.He narrowed his eyes. “I run Ainsoft. I earn my damn money.”“Then prove it.” She leaned in. “Your brother is in therapy. He can’t handle the company. If you
Mark got home to the smell of garlic and butter. Zoe was cooking.He walked into the living room, exhausted. He barely had time to sit before Zoe appeared, wiping her hands on a kitchen towel.“Hey, Dad,” she greeted. Then she frowned. “You okay? You look stressed.”Mark forced a smile. “Long day.”She sighed. “Tell me about it. I had to put an arrogant man in his place today.”Mark’s smile widened. Typical Zoe. Strong-willed, just like her late mother.He hesitated, then took a deep breath.“Zoe, I have something to tell you.”“I found a way to save our company,” Mark began.Zoe’s eyes lit up. Hope. She quickly sat next to him, eager.“That’s amazing, Dad! What is it?”Mark swallowed hard. He felt a pang of guilt.How was he supposed to tell her?Mark’s voice trembled as he looked at Zoe.“Zoe… I’m sorry, I failed you.” He took a deep breath. “I… I found a way to save Powers Corp, but it comes with a condition.”Zoe’s excitement faded, replaced by confusion. “What do you mean, Dad?”
Zoe Powers stood outside Ainsoft, arms crossed, foot tapping impatiently against the pavement.This company was her family’s last hope. If her father couldn’t convince Ainsoft to invest in Powers Corp, their business—the one her father had struggled to build all these years would collapse.She exhaled sharply, rubbing her arms against the cool breeze. Her father had insisted she wait outside, saying he needed to handle the meeting alone. But after standing here for over an hour, she was starting to get restless.She was just about to call him when a sleek black sports car screeched to a stop in front of her.She barely had time to step back before the driver’s door swung open, and a man stepped out.Tall. Sharp-jawed. Dressed in an expensive suit that screamed luxury. His entire presence screamed money and arrogance.He didn’t even glance at her. Just pulled off his sunglasses and tossed his car keys in her direction.“Finally,” he muttered. “You’re late.”Zoe caught the keys before t
Zoe Powers stood outside Ainsoft, arms crossed, foot tapping impatiently against the pavement.This company was her family’s last hope. If her father couldn’t convince Ainsoft to invest in Powers Corp, their business—the one her father had struggled to build all these years would collapse.She exhaled sharply, rubbing her arms against the cool breeze. Her father had insisted she wait outside, saying he needed to handle the meeting alone. But after standing here for over an hour, she was starting to get restless.She was just about to call him when a sleek black sports car screeched to a stop in front of her.She barely had time to step back before the driver’s door swung open, and a man stepped out.Tall. Sharp-jawed. Dressed in an expensive suit that screamed luxury. His entire presence screamed money and arrogance.He didn’t even glance at her. Just pulled off his sunglasses and tossed his car keys in her direction.“Finally,” he muttered. “You’re late.”Zoe caught the keys before t...
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