All Chapters of Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

From a young age, I have always dreamed of writing a book that people all over the world would want to read. I once heard someone say, "If you are a writer and people don’t read your books, then you have written a journal." This quote stuck with me and made me realize that the real goal of writing is to create something that others want to read and enjoy.My dream to write a book became even stronger after I watched a Korean drama called "The Two Worlds." In the show, there is a w*****n that becomes very popular in Korea. I was amazed at how much people loved the w*****n, and I promised myself that one day I would write a book that people would love just as much. I decided that I wouldn’t compare myself to other writers or look down on anyone. Instead, I would focus on working hard to achieve my dream.I knew that reaching my goal would take a lot of hard work and dedication. Writing a book isn’t easy, and it takes a lot of time and effort. But I was determined to keep going, believing

LEO'S POVGoddamn it! How on earth did I forget that we share the same apartment?I cursed under my breath as I changed into something more comfortable. Well, what can I say? I guess I have to expect more encounters like this. I opened the door again, and this time, Rachel's eyes were glued to her phone. It looked like something serious, but who cares? I went straight to the kitchen to get a glass of water.The kitchen was sleek and modern, with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The cabinets were a deep mahogany, contrasting with the light gray walls, and the room was lit by soft, recessed lighting that gave it a warm, inviting glow. The glass jar I needed was on a high shelf above the sink, just out of easy reach.Rachel leaped into the kitchen on one leg, clearly favoring the injured one. She reached up for the glass jar but couldn’t quite grab it. Her fingers barely brushed the edge.Well, she doesn't expect me to get it for her, right? I mean, I do not wish to rec

LEO’S POVThe look on Rachel’s face clearly told me she was beyond shocked. She looked like she needed someone to wake her up. Her gaze slowly shifted to Bug, who also had no idea what was going on.But guess what? Even the other shareholders were just as shocked because everyone in there knew me.The whole room was so silent that even a single pin drop could be heard.“I-I don’t get what you mean,” Rachel stuttered, still trying to recover from her shocked state.“What don’t you get? The fact that the Dr. Lugard on your list of shareholders is none other than me?”Rachel clenched her hand into a fist, her shocked expression quickly turning into rage.“Bug, get me the documents with the list of shareholders,” she ordered, stressing each word.A few minutes later, Bug hurried in with the documents and placed them in front of Rachel.She checked the list, and I knew she saw Dr. Lugard with 13.1 percent shares.“Have you seen my name, or do you need evidence?” I asked, my voice calm as th

“Rachel is in Danger”LEO’S POVRachel looked dumbfounded by what I had just said, but deep down, I knew I meant every word. Like hell, I would admit it, though. I needed to make Helen stop sticking around me.“Whoa, looks like you two aren’t enemies after all,” Helen said, openly, as if she didn’t realize we were on a variety show, signed up as a couple.“Wifey, come on, let’s go. The challenge is about to start,” Henry called out to her. At first, she had a disgusted look when he approached, but she quickly masked it with a fake smile. I think Rachel saw it too.“You know, you really have a way of surprising me these days,” Rachel finally said as I walked away to where I could hear the hosts clearly, ignoring her.“Oh yes, this was what I expected you to do from the beginning,” she added. Maybe she meant I should have walked away earlier. I really wanted to, but I needed to make it clear to Helen that she had no chance.I had thought Rachel was trying to use this variety show to get

LEO’S POVThe rain had finally stopped, leaving the air thick with the scent of wet earth and the fresh, lingering humidity. The atmosphere between us was heavy with unspoken words, a tension that neither of us seemed willing to break. We walked in silence, following the last route on the map. The silence was palpable, filled with the sound of our footsteps crunching against the damp ground. I could feel her presence beside me, the quiet between us somehow more meaningful than anything we could have said.Suddenly, she froze, her eyes wide with fear. I wasn’t sure what had startled her, but before I could react, she let out a scream and did the unexpected.Rachel jumped into my arms.The force of it made me stagger backward, struggling to find my balance as I held her close. Her body pressed against mine, and everything seemed to slow down. Our faces were inches apart, her breath warm against my skin. For a moment, it felt as though time itself had stopped. I could hear my heart poundi