THE SACRED CONTRACT OF A BILLIONAIRE

iquette lessons, and media training, all tailored to transform her into the perfect billionaire's fiancée.

eemed oddly calm amid the chaos. Chloe, on th

so tiring?" she muttered during a break, slump

you think this is hard, wait until the fundraiser t

ng her eyes. "Just what

in his chair, studying her. "You're

ow. "Is that supposed

he said with a shrug, his

glanced at the screen, his expression hardening instantly. Without a word, he s

and control, there was something guarded about Alexand

" he said into the phone bef

aradise?" Chloe asked, tr

ession unreadable. "Let's just sa

room with a tray of coffee. Chloe reached for a cup, but

sent chills through her, and s

nder said, his v

uttered, her c

hem acknowledged. Alexander's gaze lingered on her for a moment longer

ery bit as taxing as Alexander had warned. Held in a sprawling estate on the

, her hair styled in loose waves. When Alexander

d, his voice laced with somet

, trying to ignore th

her lower back, guiding her through the crowd. The warmth of

ing. Chloe was surprised by how easily she fell into her role, even manag

expected. Beneath his polished exterior, she caught glimpses of a man who was more

rrace overlooking the estate's

e question falling out

ression softening. "Because you'

he

ward the glittering ballroom. "They care about status

rced herself to laugh. "Well, I guess be

faintly. "It's

d, a voice called his n

hest tightened. For all his control and composure, Alexand