“I won't accept this Marriage”.. ”Why are you telling me this then?”.. Lisa's life takes a turn when she crosses paths with Damian Sparks, her worst enemy, and the last person she ever wanted to spend her life with. Her family had gone into bankruptcy, and an arranged marriage is the only way out. —--------------- Damian, a billionaire sweetheart, is destined to ruin whoever caused the accident that took his best friend’s life five years ago. The two meet, and a perfect marriage wasn’t what it seemed ought to be.
View MoreDamian's POVI stormed into the bedroom, a mixture of curiosity and anger boiling over."Lisa, we need to talk," I growled.She looked up from her book, her eyes narrowing."What's wrong, Damian?""You know exactly what's wrong," I spat."This...this charade. You're still freezing me out."Lisa's expression didn't change."I don't know what you're talking about.""Don't lie to me!" I slammed my fist on the dresser."The death threats. The tension. It's all connected to you."Lisa's eyes flickered, but she remained silent."You're acting like I'm the enemy," I accused."Like I've done something unforgivable."Lisa's gaze dropped."You have no idea," she whispered."What does that mean?" I demanded."Tell me!"Lisa's shoulders stiffened."Nothing.""Nothing?" I repeated."That's all you ever say. Nothing. You're hiding something."Lisa stood, her eyes flashing."Maybe I am," she snapped."Maybe I have every reason to hate you.""Hate me?" I took a step closer."You're my wife. I deserve
The grand ballroom's crystal chandeliers refracted colours across the polished marble floor, casting a glow of hues. But none of it impressed me."I do," I whispered, my voice barely audible over the pounding of my heart.My eyes locked onto Damian's, his gaze burning with intensity. His smile faltered for a moment, as if he saw something in my eyes - a flicker of doubt, a spark of resentment.Damian's eyes seemed to gleam with triumph, his smile smug. He thought he'd won.The reception was a whirlwind of laughter and tears, of champagne toasts and forced smiles. Damian's hand on my waist felt suffocating, his fingers brushing against mine like a branding iron.His touch sent shivers down my spine, but not the kind he intended.As the night drew to a close, Damian led me to our luxurious suite. Soft candlelight danced across the room, casting shadows on the walls. The king-size bed seemed to loom over us, a constant reminder of the expectations.But I wouldn't submit."Tonight changes
"I won't marry you," I blurted out, my voice firm.Damian's charming smile faltered for a moment before he regained control."Why are you telling me this?" he asked, amusement dancing in his eyes."Because I want to make it clear," I replied, my voice steady. "I won't be forced into this marriage."Damian chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners."Ah, Lisa, you're adorable when you're defiant," he said, his voice dripping with charm.I felt a surge of annoyance."Stop pretending to care," I snapped. "You don't know me."Damian's smile widened."Oh, but I do," he said, his voice low and intimate. "I know you're beautiful, intelligent, and fiercely independent."His words made my skin crawl."You know nothing about me," I repeated.Damian shrugged."Perhaps not," he said. "But I do know your family's in a financial crisis. You have no choice."His blunt words stung."You're really something, aren't you?" I spat. "Using my family's misfortune to manipulate me."Damian's smile never wa
I stared at my parents, my mind reeling in shock. The opulent dining room, once filled with warmth and laughter, now felt suffocating. The crystal chandelier above the table cast an eerie glow, illuminating the desperation etched on my parents' faces."An arranged marriage?" I repeated, my voice trembling. "You can't be serious."My mother's eyes pleaded for understanding, her hands clasped together in a desperate prayer. "Lisa, we have no choice. Father's scandal has left us financially ruined. Richard Sparks' offer is our only salvation."The memory of my father's downfall flashed before me – the news headlines, the whispered conversations, the shame. Our family's reputation lay in tatters. The once-respected business magnate now faced financial ruin and social ostracism."But Damian Sparks?" I protested, a shiver running down my spine. "I know him."My father's expression turned grim, his jaw clenched. "That's precisely why this will work. Richard wants to merge our families, and D
I stared at my parents, my mind reeling in shock. The opulent dining room, once filled with warmth and laughter, now felt suffocating. The crystal chandelier above the table cast an eerie glow, illuminating the desperation etched on my parents' faces."An arranged marriage?" I repeated, my voice trembling. "You can't be serious."My mother's eyes pleaded for understanding, her hands clasped together in a desperate prayer. "Lisa, we have no choice. Father's scandal has left us financially ruined. Richard Sparks' offer is our only salvation."The memory of my father's downfall flashed before me – the news headlines, the whispered conversations, the shame. Our family's reputation lay in tatters. The once-respected business magnate now faced financial ruin and social ostracism."But Damian Sparks?" I protested, a shiver running down my spine. "I know him."My father's expression turned grim, his jaw clenched. "That's precisely why this will work. Richard wants to merge our families, and D
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