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Chapter 6: An Offer Too Crazy to refuse

Author: Eve Halloway
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-20 19:50:22
Ariana’s POV

I stared at the sleek business card in my hands, my fingers trembling slightly. CEO of Logan Group. Damien Logan.

The same man I had a one-night stand with. The same man who just offered me a fake marriage like it was a business transaction.

I dropped the card on my nightstand and flopped onto my bed, staring at the ceiling. Was I really considering this?

"Fake marriage?" I muttered under my breath, shaking my head. "Is this even real?"

My debt. My job. My life falling apart. It all circled back in my mind like a never-ending nightmare. Could this ridiculous proposal be my way out?

I groaned, rubbing my temples before grabbing my phone. There was only one person I could talk to about this.

I dialed Julie’s number, and she picked up almost instantly.

"Girl, what’s up? Why are you calling me this late?" she asked, sounding half-asleep.

"You won’t believe what happened tonight."

"Try me," she said, suddenly more awake.

I sucked in a deep breath. "Remembe
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