Billionaire's Forbidden desire

stood that this arrangement, although beneficial, had its complexities and emotional challenges. As they strolled down a quiet, windy path, he decided it

ng note of the various sketches and paintings she had hidden away in her private space. He knew

ced how important your art is to you, and I want to do something for you." He reached int

pplies: a set of professional-grade brushes, a variety of paints, and a leather-bound sketchbo

ble," she whispered, her voice fill

pursue your art with all your heart, just as I pursue my own endeav

thaniel, hugging him tightly. "Thank you," she said, her voice s

that surrounded the nature of their marriage, Nathaniel was a man who truly cared for her happiness and well-being. And

n unexpected ways. What had started as an ordinary contract marriage was now growi

aft, attracted and opened up a new world to him. He would often sit quietly in the corner of their shared living space, watching her as she painted or sk

is eye, "how about we take a break from our busy schedules and spend a weekend at the countryside cottage? It would

ent at the suggestion. "That sounds

ottage was in a valley, surrounded by beautiful flowers and calm waters. It seems to them as tho

ering Olivia private lessons. The instructor, a professional painter himself, shared techniques, tips, and encouragement that helpe

e fireplace, wrapped in thick blankets, sipping hot tea. The crack

ted any of this when we entered into our contract marriage. But you've shown me

began as a business arrangement, but it has begin to turn into something more meaningful for me as wel

the flames reflecting in their eyes. It was just like a

, Liv, I can't help but think about how unexpected all of this has been. Our j

"It's been quite a rollercoaster, hasn't it? But I wo

d on work and wealth that I thought those were the only things that mattere

e than I ever imagined. I used to be extra careful, always afraid

in a silent toast, celebrating the transf

r our first date? I took you to that little restaurant do

nt of that evening. "Yes, and I spilled spagh

hought it was adorable. And it g

eir favorite books to their most embarrassing childhood memories. They sh

"Liv, I've never really talked about my family with anyone, b

support and tension in their relationship. "I know, Nathaniel. But I also know t

ily's expectations, their wealth, fame and everything you can think of, it can b

eze. "Nathaniel, you don't have to face it all alone anymore. We're a team

h gratitude. "I don't know wh

have to do anything. We found each other

ingering through their dreams and aspirations, fears and their i

e was a gentle understanding between them. Their evening by the fireside had been filled with heartfelt

few candles to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The soft glow of the flames

ad taken since entering into the contract marriage with Nathaniel. She thought about how much she had learned from hi

as he wants it. He had always been a man of order and structure, but Olivia had introduced an element of creativity into hi

al. He found himself reflecting on Olivia, the woman who had become so much more than just a co

ght on her subject, an old oak tree outside her window. She had always found found comfort in her art, a way to express her inne

their separate activities, yet their connection remained. The walls tha

r souls by the fireside, but the night was not yet over. As they slipped under the covers in their respective rooms, t

rought them into each other's lives, knowing that their story was far from over. Tomorrow was a new day, and it held the promise of

nt thoughts of her. If this is true I'd wish to go further and farther but if it isn't, then it is