Alexis, the sheltered daughter of a wealthy family, is engaged to Ryan, a charming but untrustworthy man. Her world shatters when an anonymous message leads her to discover Ryan’s affair with her best friend, Sophia. Torn and betrayed, Julian, a rival from another influential family, offers a lifeline, an unexpected proposal for a contract marriage.
View MoreAlexis's fingers curled around the edge of the table, her patience thinning by the second. “Cut the act, Ryan. You run from home into hiding after you ran your mouth back home, and now, suddenly, you show up here with him? What do you want?”Ryan let out a soft chuckle, shaking his head. “Alexis, Alexis, Alexis… I don’t want anything. I just figured, since we’re both here, we should clear the air.”“Clear the air?” she repeated, incredulous. “After you threw a grenade into my marriage?”He sighed dramatically, leaning back against the plush leather of the booth. “Look, I know you’re mad at me. But let’s be honest, Alexis, you deserved to know the truth. I did you a favor.”Alexis clenched her jaw.Her fingers itched to throw the drink sitting in front of her right in his smug face, but she kept herself still.Controlled.“A favor?” she echoed, her voice icy.Ryan’s smirk widened. “You would’ve found out eventually. Julian married you for revenge. I just saved you the heartbreak of fig
In the dimly lit grandeur of her penthouse, Charlotte Wainwright stood by the floor to ceiling window, the Parisian skyline stretching endlessly before her.The Eiffel Tower glittered in the distance, but her mind was far from the breathtaking view.She swirled the deep red wine in her crystal glass, a small, satisfied smirk curving her lips as she took a slow sip.Everything was unfolding exactly as she had planned.Julian would be hers.Not Alexis Montgomery.She had watched for far too long as Alexis paraded around as if she were untouchable, as if she were worthy of Julian’s love. But she wasn’t.Julian had been hers first.She had known him before Alexis even entered the picture, before he became entangled in this ridiculous revenge scheme that had somehow twisted into something real.Charlotte scoffed.Real.As if Julian could ever truly love Alexis.He might think he does, but that’s just because he doesn’t know any better.He was blinded.Confused.And she was going to fix tha
At the Montgomery subdivision office in Paris, Alexis stepped into the sleek, modern office her heels clicking against the polished marble floor.The entire floor was abuzz with tension, employees moving frantically, whispering among themselves, eyes darting toward her as she made her way through the main hallway.She ignored the stares.Right now, she had one goal, to get to the bottom of the crisis that had erupted in this branch and fix it before it spiraled further out of control.She had barely been in the city for an hour, yet her mind was already occupied with balancing two battles, one professional and one personal.She exhaled sharply.The personal could wait.For now, she needed to ensure that the Montgomery name didn’t suffer any further."Ms. Montgomery," her Parisian assistant, Margot, hurried over, holding a tablet in one hand and a folder in the other. "We’ve compiled all the details regarding the crisis. The internal investigation suggests that the issue stems from a b
Ryan nodded solemnly. “Even if you found out the truth, Julian had a backup plan. He wasn’t just going to let you walk away. That’s why he’s after you now. He’s going to twist things, make you believe it wasn’t as bad as it seems. But you know the truth, Alexis. He doesn’t love you. He never did. He just didn’t expect to lose control this soon.”Silence stretched between them.Alexis didn’t just feel hurt.She felt rage.Her nails dug into her palms, her entire body stiff with the weight of Ryan’s words.Julian had played her.Humiliated her.And she had let him.But not anymore.She looked Ryan dead in the eyes, her voice cold as ice. “If Julian thinks he still has control over me… he’s in for a rude awakening.”Ryan smirked.Perfect.Ryan hid his smirk quickly, schooling his expression into one of concern.He needed Alexis to stay angry, to let the fury consume her so completely that she would never look back.“I just don’t want you to fall for his tricks again, Alexis,” he said, hi
Julian stormed out of the Montgomery Group, his head pounding with frustration. He barely noticed the curious stares of the employees as he made his way to his car, his fingers dialing Victoria’s number before he even shut the door.She answered on the second ring. “Julian?”“Find out where Alexis went,” he ordered, his voice sharp and urgent. “I don’t care what it takes. Just get me the details.”Victoria, ever efficient, didn’t waste time with questions. “I’ll get back to you in ten.”Julian ended the call and exhaled, gripping the steering wheel tightly. Alexis had left, but that didn’t mean she had escaped him.Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, Alexis stepped off the jet, the crisp Parisian air hitting her as she descended the stairs.The city was bright, alive, and bustling, but for her, it felt muted. Her thoughts were too loud.She handed her bag to the waiting chauffeur, barely paying attention as she reached for the car door.Just as she was about to step inside, a voice fr
Julian had had enough.Sitting in his office, waiting like some helpless fool, wasn’t an option anymore. Alexis was slipping away, and if he didn’t do something now, he might lose her for good.His decision was made. He was going to the Montgomery Group.Just as he stood up, Victoria walked in, holding a folder. “Sir, there’s an important meeting with...”“I don’t care.”Victoria blinked, caught off guard. “Julian, it’s crucial...”“I said I don’t care,” he cut her off sharply, already moving past her. “Reschedule it. Cancel it. I don’t give a damn.”Victoria’s eyes narrowed. She had known Julian long enough to see when something was deeply wrong. And right now, he wasn’t just irritated, he was desperate.“Julian,” she called after him, her voice low and careful. “You can’t just storm into the Montgomery Group without a plan.”Julian paused at the doorway but didn’t turn around. His hands clenched into fists. “I don’t have time for a plan, Victoria,” he muttered, his voice strained. “
Harrison leaned back in his chair, studying her. “That’s unlike you. You never waste time traveling when things can be solved from here.”Alexis forced a small smile. “I’ve been working nonstop. A trip wouldn’t hurt.”Harrison didn’t look convinced, but he also knew his daughter well enough to recognize when she wasn’t willing to be questioned further. After a long pause, he nodded. “Fine. Make sure everything goes well. I don’t want unnecessary delays.”“I will,” she assured him.Just as she turned to leave, he added, “Julian will be going with you?”Her jaw clenched, but she didn’t let her expression falter. “No. I didn’t tell him yet.”That seemed to make Harrison even more suspicious, but Alexis didn’t give him the chance to probe further. “I’ll keep you updated,” she said before walking out.By the time she reached the parking lot and slid into the car, her calm façade cracked just a little.Her father had unknowingly struck a nerve.Julian hShe hadn’t even considered telling hi
Julian sat in his office, his phone in his hand, his thumb hovering over the call button.The screen lit up with Alexis’s name, the last dialed number.He exhaled sharply and pressed it again.Ring.Ring.Rejected.His jaw clenched as he stared at the darkened screen.She wasn’t even hesitating. She wasn’t letting it ring out or sending a quick excuse, she was outright rejecting him.Julian ran a hand through his hair in frustration. He had been calling her nonstop, and every time, the response was the same.Rejected.He opened their chat, his fingers hovering over the keyboard.Alexis, we need to talk.No. Delete.At least hear me out.No. Delete.Tell me what you think you know.Delete.He leaned back in his chair, exhaling sharply.He knew that she knew.Or, at least, she thought she did.Julian wasn’t stupid, Victoria had confirmed that Ryan had spoken to Alexis. And whatever he had told her, it was enough to make her shut Julian out completely.But how much did she know?Did she
Victoria had always been efficient, and when Julian gave her an order, she made sure it was executed flawlessly.The moment she hung up the call with Julian, she wasted no time. She had already suspected Ryan had something to do with Alexis’ change in behavior, and now she needed confirmation.Within an hour, her men had located Ryan at a secluded café near the city outskirts. He had been keeping a low profile since his confrontation with Sophia and Alexis, probably thinking he was safe from any retaliation.He was wrong.Ryan exited the café, taking a deep breath as he pulled out his phone. Before he could even dial a number, two men dressed in dark suits flanked him on either side.“Mr. Pierce,” one of them said in a tone that left no room for argument. “You need to come with us.”Ryan stiffened, his eyes darting around for an escape, but he knew better. These men weren’t ordinary thugs; they were professionals. The kind that didn’t make idle threats. With a resigned sigh, he follow
The world was exactly as it should be for Alexis Montgomery. At twenty five, she seemed to have it all, an enviable life wrapped in layers of wealth and luxury, one that sparkled with an untouchable gloss of privilege.Alexis, the only daughter of Henry Montgomery, was born into a legacy of riches and influence. Her father, a magnate in the real estate business, had built an empire that stretched across continents, and with it, a life for Alexis that most could only dream of.Her days were filled with the ease of someone who had never had to worry about where the next dollar would come from or how she would pay for anything.The mansion she lived in, nestled in the most exclusive neighborhood of the city, had been her playground since childhood.The sprawling gardens were perfectly manicured year round, and inside the house, rooms were filled with priceless art and antique furniture from across the globe.She had grown up surrounded by elegance, crystal chandeliers, velvet curtains, m...
Welcome to GoodNovel world of fiction. If you like this novel, or you are an idealist hoping to explore a perfect world, and also want to become an original novel author online to increase income, you can join our family to read or create various types of books, such as romance novel, epic reading, werewolf novel, fantasy novel, history novel and so on. If you are a reader, high quality novels can be selected here. If you are an author, you can obtain more inspiration from others to create more brilliant works, what's more, your works on our platform will catch more attention and win more admiration from readers.
Comments