Love Beyond the Contract Marriage

concern and curiosity. The playful atmosphere had evaporated, replaced by an undercurrent of hostility as

back." Ryan and the others began to laugh at Emma's comebacks

confidence to talk to him in such a manner. Point a

closer and used his hand to block

said, this time with a deep tone. and a strong

've really changed since I last saw you," A

ller." Alexander smirked

n and Alexander? Why did Alexander seem to have an interest in her? She felt small and exposed unde

sighed, looking back at Emma. "Do you know

replied, surprised by the thought of him

ist. "This is strange; I have never seen him

you stop letting the Dumbass in

ry smile. "And besides, you know they pay me a shit sum of money. I kn

phere; also observing Emma, she was feeling u

n asked, observing how Emma nodded he

ing Emma's hand as they wal

ble. 'You okay?' Ryan finally asked, breaking the

replied, her heart still racing.

fed up. "He's shady. Always try

s grounding her. "But what if he heard news about th

yan tensed at the mention of his name made her wonder if she was being

yan assured her, trying to maintain his ego. "I have a lot of enemies tryi

mma." Ryan said with a

What if this marriage wasn't just a way to save Lukas

was beautiful and quiet, a stark contrast to the busy streets. B

ansion. Emma took some minutes to admire the size and luxury of the

as she noticed the massive chandelier h

ing her awe. "Let me show you around; you will need to

around the living room and then up

Emma felt her heart thud against her

ctors that this is a legitimate union. That's the only way for me to claim back my position as the CEO." Ryan said

Emma asked, taking a seat on the sofa. She sat on it, adm

rious. "If we don't prove this works, both our futures are at

weight of Ryan's words bearing down on her. Despite feeling overwhelm

he had in mind, Emma heard the sound of his phone buzzing from his pocket. Ryan glanced

y. Ryan's expression hardened as he glanced at his phone. "We need to leave. Now." His

mma asked, her

abbing her hand and pul

mma could ask another question, the door swung open violently. The tension

t was met with the woman's icy tone: "Ryan Mille

hoever she was, her a