The Billionaire's Veiled Vows

The Billionaire's Veiled Vows

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When artist Sophie Archer makes a hasty choice that forces her into a quick contract marriage with cold, calculating billionaire Adrian Blackwell, she gets caught in a web of lies and power struggles. While Sophie fights to find out who the cruel person really is, Adrian has to keep his business safe from a sneaky enemy who wants to destroy everything he values, including Sophie. What starts out as a business deal quickly turns into a storm of emotions where love, desire, and betrayal all come together. Will Sophie's heart be able to handle the billionaire's secret promises?

The Billionaire's Veiled Vows Chapter 1 The proposal

The Proposal

Themes: Choices and Consequences

Sophie whispered, her brows tightening as the tall man in front of her remained stationary, "You're blocking my view."

Without hesitation, his sharp gray eyes met hers as he turned slightly. With a suave, almost sarcastic tone, he responded, "You should thank me, considering the quality of the artwork here."

Sophie's cheeks flushed, and she gripped her champagne flute more tightly. "Pardon me? Who do you believe you to be?

With ease, he reached out to her and said, "Adrian Blackwell," his voice as cold as his eyes.

A beat skipped across her heart. Adrian Blackwell. She was startled only by the name. The billionaire. The vicious business magnate that was the talk of the town. Although she had heard rumors about him at galleries and read about him, she had never anticipated really meeting him.

She shook his hand and said, almost against her will, "Sophie Archer." He held on tightly, as though he could read her mind.

His gaze shifted from her face to the painting behind her. "Your work is unique," he remarked, his eyes piercing. "But you don't seem to be sure of it."

Astonished, Sophie blinked. With her cheeks flushed, she yelled, "I didn't ask for your opinion."

A man's voice broke the tension before she could continue. "Well, well, if Sophie Archer isn't the one. Are you still attempting to succeed?

Sophie turned to face the voice, her blood boiling. Jason was the one. An old friend who now serves as a mocking reminder of her previous shortcomings.

Adrian made no hesitation. He became as cold as ice. "Are you, too?"

Jason stumbled, obviously surprised. He muttered, "Just... an old acquaintance," as he shuffled away from Adrian's icy stare.

Sophie shot him one last look before turning back to Adrian. He wasn't backing down, not even for a second. His gaze focused onto hers again. "Dinner. Tomorrow. Seven o'clock."

Sophie's thoughts whirled. "Pardon me?" The news she had just heard was unbelievable.

Adrian's eyes remained fixed. There was something in his flat voice when he remarked, "We have something to discuss." An order. "Avoid being late."

He left her standing there with her heart thumping in her chest without waiting for her answer.

There was silence in the restaurant, and their table was shadowed by the gentle flicker of candlelight. With a glass of wine in his hand and his stance as stiff as ever, Adrian sat across from Sophie. Sophie's fingers twitched uncertainly as she hardly touched her own glass.

"Well, what about tomorrow?" Her voice was tight as she started.

Adrian's eyebrows went up. "I'm happy you concurred."

With a tiny tremble in her voice, Sophie stated, "I'm still trying to wrap my head around it." "A contract for marriage? Is this a joke of some sort?

His gaze never left hers as he leaned back. "This is no joke. Consider it an agreement that benefits both parties. You must be financially independent. I need a wife.

In an attempt to comprehend the outrageousness of his remarks, Sophie froze and put her palm to her neck. Her brows narrowed in suspicion as she queried, her voice barely above a whisper, "Why me?"

His eyes did not meet hers, but he gave her a faint smile. "You're... straightforward. No scandals. No luggage. And to be honest, I think you're fascinating.

Sophie couldn't decide whether to scream or laugh. For years, she had struggled to support herself, and now this man was giving her everything-money, security, and safety. But at what price?

"I don't," she paused. "I don't comprehend. What makes you want to wed me?

His mouth twitched up. "Because I am certain that you will play the game." No conditions. There are no surprises.

The weight of the offer was pressing down on Sophie's bones, causing tightness in her shoulders. "You truly believe that I would just what? Do you agree with this? Money, for what?

Adrian's eyes softened, but it was calculated and purposeful. "Sophie, it's more than simply money. It's safety. For us both.

She glanced down at her hands, which were shaking. "I need time to reflect."

Adrian's voice was too calm when he said, "Take as much time as you need." "But keep in mind that my offers aren't permanent."

As Sophie assimilated the words, her mind was racing with temptation and uncertainty, and her heart was pounding. However, the thought of being stuck in her current situation and fighting to maintain her artistic profession tore at her.

"I'll inform you," she muttered.

The sound of the phone buzzing on the counter reverberated throughout the little flat, which was dimly illuminated. Sophie's mind would not settle, so she paced back and forth. She looked at the contract on the table, which stated unequivocally that there would be financial assistance, complete discretion, and a one-year marriage.

Another overdue notification from the landlord buzzed through her phone. Sophie sighed in frustration and put the phone back on the counter. The art market wasn't exactly booming, and she hadn't been able to pay her rent in months.

She inhaled deeply as she looked at the document once more. She was unsure about what to do. However, she couldn't continue in this manner. Adrian's offer might have been the solution. The sole solution.

Her chest constricted with anxiety, she dialed his number with trembling fingers. Before Adrian's steady, recognizable voice answered, the phone rang again.

"Yes?"

With the decision weighing heavily on her, Sophie muttered, "I... I'll do it."

The other person paused for a long moment before Adrian's soothing, silky voice returned. "Good decision. The next stages will be communicated to you by my helper.

After the call ended, Sophie stood with the phone to her ear and allowed the quiet to descend upon her. Just what had she consented to?

Uncertainty made her stomach turn, yet there was also a sense of relief. Something fresh, something she couldn't quite put her finger on.

As Adrian sat in his office, the space was filled with lengthy shadows from the faint light. On his desk, his fingers wandered aimlessly along the edge of a faded photograph. Sophie and the woman in the photo looked remarkably alike. With the same calculating expression, he examined the picture.

His voice was deep and thoughtful as he reclined in his chair. With the slightest smile pulling at his lips, he whispered, "Let's see how this plays out."

The game was only getting started.

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“When artist Sophie Archer makes a hasty choice that forces her into a quick contract marriage with cold, calculating billionaire Adrian Blackwell, she gets caught in a web of lies and power struggles. While Sophie fights to find out who the cruel person really is, Adrian has to keep his business safe from a sneaky enemy who wants to destroy everything he values, including Sophie. What starts out as a business deal quickly turns into a storm of emotions where love, desire, and betrayal all come together. Will Sophie's heart be able to handle the billionaire's secret promises?”
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Chapter 1 The proposal

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Chapter 2 The Contract

26/12/2024

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Chapter 3 A New Life

26/12/2024

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Chapter 4 Public Debut

26/12/2024

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Chapter 5 Hidden secrets

28/12/2024

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Chapter 6 Solving problems

28/12/2024

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Chapter 7 The past's Shadows

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Chapter 8 Line Drawing

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Chapter 9 The Facade's Cracks

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Chapter 10 Deeper Into Danger

28/12/2024

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Chapter 11 BROKEN DREAMS

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Chapter 12 UNLIKELY ALLIES

08/02/2025

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Chapter 13 DESPIRATION AND UNCERTAINTY

10/02/2025

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Chapter 14 THE RESCUE

16/02/2025

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Chapter 15 FRAGILE RECOVERY

18/02/2025

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Chapter 16 A DANGEROUS GAME

06/03/2025

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Chapter 17 SHADOWS OF THE PAST

07/03/2025

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Chapter 18 BURIED TRUTHS

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Chapter 19 CHECKMA

13/03/2025

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Chapter 20 A FRESH START

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Chapter 21 A FRESH START

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Chapter 22 HIDDEN AGENDA'S

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Chapter 23 DEEPENING SHADOWS

21/03/2025

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Chapter 24 BLOOD TIES

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Chapter 25 A LINE IN THE STAND

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