The Billionaire's Veiled Vows

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pulent boardroom. She could feel Adrian Blackwell's eyes on her as soon as she e

ng voice, as though her timeliness had me

r side. She pushed back the nerves that were starting to creep up he

The only indication that he was listening was the small arch of his eyebr

had planned. She forced herself to stand up straight and s

rked. "Not yet," he responded in a tone that was almost humorous, a

e walked over to the elegant, glass-topped conference table where he was seat

and relaxed back in his chair. "All ri

eply. There was no going back, but she wasn't prepared for

he chair across from

n Sophie's chest as she sank into

e. Weekly public appearances will be planned, and we'll go to social gatherings, dinners, and galas. I'll see you wi

roat, Sophie swallowed. "And in private?" sh

rew softer. "You'll be left alone. I'm not here t

He was being remarkably sensible. Too rational. She felt conc

lieve him for the time being. She

e once more, "It's all here." "You'll get full discretion, financial support, and a work allowance. In public, we will co

ing heart, Sophie repe

in a calm tone, but it was obvious what he meant. "Just

chest. A year. A year of actin

more. Not if she wished to prevent

was too simple in its simplicity. She glanced at th

However, the agreement is legally binding. There will be

put the contract down. "Wh

n the spotlight, you're consenting to

l, he had indisputable power at this time. The feeling of being caged was un

Above her, the tall building stood as a metaphor for the life she was about to enter. She entered with a kind nod from the sec

s greeted by Adrian's penthouse's elegant, contemporary décor when the door eventually opened. The

"Welcome," fr

ing there with his enigmatic g

g a tour to a visitor rather than a wife

ridor. He showed her the room, and she paused at the door. It was spotless-pricey, cozy,

ous tone. As long as you desire it, you will enjoy total pri

ages. No keepsakes. Everything was cold, cold, and well constructed to look that

rian added, interrupting her daydream. "This evening, g

ed once again. She had no choice, but she h

dnight," as she entered t

, as the door snapped shut. What was she doing?

n her pocket. She took it out and took a quick look

tain you can

would communicate that w

at the words on the screen. She glanced around the ro

herself.

ure how to handle, and she could feel its weight bearing down on her. She looked around once more, her

t by whom? W

response, her hands

ght away. The silence dragged on while Sophie waited, breathi

h message appear

earn soon

ie's psyche, causing the b