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THREE-YEARS CONTRACT MARRIAGE WITH THE HOT BILLIONAIRE
"Sign the contract, or lose everything." I stared at the papers that would seal my fate-a three-year marriage to Julian Blackwood, the ruthless billionaire they call the Ice King. My family didn't ask. They demanded. My father's company was drowning, my stepsister's engagement had exploded, and I was the replacement bride they could sacrifice. Just another transaction. Julian made it clear on our wedding day: "Don't expect affection. Don't expect companionship. Certainly don't expect love." He refused to kiss me at the altar. He gave me a bedroom down the hall and told me to stay out of his way. I was Mrs. Blackwood in name only-a contract, a convenience, a means to an end. I accepted it. I had survived twelve years of abuse in my own home. I could survive three years of indifference in his. But then Nate, Julian's best friend, showed me kindness, and suddenly my cold husband became possessive. When my sister attacked me, he became protective. Now the man who promised me nothing is fighting his own father to keep me. The marriage that was supposed to be fake is becoming terrifyingly real and the secrets about my mother's death are threatening to destroy everything. They said Julian Blackwood destroys everything he touches. What they didn't tell me... is that sometimes destruction is exactly what you need to be reborn. With a pregnancy involved, how was I going to end this three-year marriage peacefully?In the elevator of Windsor Holiday Inn
It was hot,
so hot!
Cassie Bo leaned against Alice Qi's shoulder. The airtight space in the elevator made Cassie Bo a little out of breath. She then shut her eyes.
The medicine mixed into the alcohol she drank was already taking effect. Her cheeks flushed.
Glancing at Cassie Bo, Alice Qi clenched her fists as her eyes flashed in rage.
'I'll be the only one Adam loves. I'll take everything from you, Cassie. Just wait and see.'
With her bag pulling her back down to a slouch, Cassie Bo blinked drowsily. "Alice, how long will it take for us to get there already? I feel terrible," she whined exhaustedly. Her arms were already lying limp on her sides.
"We're here." Alice smiled.
As if hearing Cassie Bo's complaints, the elevator finally opened. Suddenly, a gust of cold air blew them over. Cassie Bo shivered at the sudden change of temperature.
On the top floor of the hotel, a man with long legs stepped onto the red Persian carpet. The warm light highlighted the woman's smooth skin. Her little black dress left little to the imagination.
"Room 0969, Cassie. You're here."
The moment Cassie Bo stepped out of the elevator, she could already feel her vision wavering around her.
She was sure to faint at any given moment. Steadying her, Alice Qi plastered a smile on her face. "We're here. How about you go in first? I'll get you some hangover pills."
Raising her gaze to look at her, Cassie Bo giggled. "You're so kind, Alice," she slurred, barely able to string her words together.
"It's my pleasure."
Alice Qi stared through the crack of the door. She could make out a naked man standing in front of the French window by the living room.
Dylan Lu rubbed his temples and stared at the hazy night. He was a little drunk from the alcohol he had during his business meeting.
Seeing the man, Alice Qi was relieved.
She pushed Cassie Bo towards the door. "Go in. I'll be back, okay?"
"Hurry up."
With a hiccup, Cassie Bo nodded. Without giving Alice a chance to reply, she kicked off her heels and stumbled into the room.
"Oh, the show has just begun, Cassie." Alice smirked.
The temperature in the room only made her face even redder. If it got any more hotter, she was about to bleed! The alcohol had already intoxicated her mind. Her entire surroundings were already swaying from left to right, as if they were there to wave 'hello'.
Hearing the footsteps, Dylan Lu turned around with a frown. He had just taken a shower, and he still hadn't changed into his pajamas.
Only a white bath towel was wrapped around his lower extremities. His lean body and eight-pack abs were exposed to the air. The remaining droplets of water slid down his detailed muscles, arousing her almost immediately. She blinked wearily, not aware of her actions anymore.
Seeing the strange woman, Dylan Lu scowled.
"Get out."
However, the medicine had already spread through her system. What the hell was she going to do? It was getting hotter and hotter. She felt as if fire was coursing through her veins.
Maybe she needed to sleep? 'Yes, sleep is nice,' she thought.
Cassie threw her handbag to the side and tried to unzip her dress, only to scowl when the zipper wouldn't budge.
Frustrated, she decided to pull the straps off her shoulders, revealing her delicate collarbone.
A pair of warm hands slid across Cassie's shoulders, causing her to shiver.
Holding her shoulders, Dylan Lu gritted his teeth. "Get out."
Cassie turned and stretched out her arm. A man had just appeared in front of her in a figure of a shadow. She frowned, pointing at the man in front of her.
The shadow was getting even more blurry, but she was sure it was Adam Shen.
'Adam! Why are there two of them?'
"Adam," she moaned out. Cassie had never been this provocative her entire life.
Adam Shen was her boyfriend. She was actually allowed to bring an extra person to the party. She had planned to bring Adam Shen, but since he had something urgent to deal with, she decided to invite her best friend Alice.
A surge of surprise surged through her
as she wrapped her arms around his hips.
'I miss you,' she thought.
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All Dote On One: CEO's Only Love
Cassie was drugged by her jealous best friend. Not fully aware of where she was, Cassie stumbled into his room. The moment Dylan saw her, he promised himself that he would not let her run away from him a second time. Neither of them had imagined that the night they spent together would change thei/0/21559/coverorgin.jpg?v=122de5e019f6fcec36900a99ff68c4ee&imageMogr2/format/webp)
The Lycan King
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Be Your One And Only
The day Irene was dumbed by her boyfriend was the same day that she got engaged. Drunk in sadness and alcohol, Irene found herself answering a tipsy "yes" to Aaron's invitation to marry. By the time she sobered up, she found herself whisked in a marriage with a man she barely knew. At first, each/0/36351/coverorgin.jpg?v=d52398994821aa4bf7556b5962ed0db8&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Addicted To His Deep Love
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Jilted Ex-wife? Billionaire Heiress!
Darya spent three years loving Micah, worshipping the ground he walked on. Until his neglect and his family's abuse finally woke her up to the ugly truth-he doesn't love her. Never did, never will. To her, he is a hero, her knight in shining armour. To him, she is an opportunist, a gold digger who s/0/18537/coverorgin.jpg?v=f1a955a77c0daa8d267c17d3e798fae7&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Honey Trap
After spending three years in prison, Joan was finally released. She was wrongfully framed by her best friend who was willing to do anything to get Joan's man. The day she got out of jail, she happened to bump into the most powerful man in the entire city, Darren Lu. "Marry me," Darren Lu said to h/0/26116/coverorgin.jpg?v=45a2ca84e4ac8e53b0cb1c099c3eec09&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Billionaire's ONE Night Stand
Chloe was the second daughter of the Bishop family, she was the girl who had it all breathtaking looks, a foster father who loved her as much as his own biological daughter, and a fiance who was handsome and rich. But nothing was perfect in this world. It turned out she also had a foster mother and/0/19380/coverorgin.jpg?v=77b686fe7947059e5b63b651bb4037f1&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Let's Get A Divorce, Mr. CEO
Linda finally married the man she had a secret crush on for ten years. However, she was just a substitute bride for her twin sister. Unfortunately, he found it out on their wedding night. Since then, there was only torment in her marriage. His hatred against her consumed her love for him day by day./0/18492/coverorgin.jpg?v=44fce648478fe3a9159f13e9605b53ce&imageMogr2/format/webp)
Falling For You
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