The CEO's Enigmatic Bride

al air of composed authority, leaning back in his chair with an expression that betrayed nothing. To his left sat his lawyer, a sharp-eyed woman in her l

ice calm but firm. "It's important yo

emained unreadable. She turned her attention back to the contract, skim

exactly one year, during which you'll be required to attend public events, maintain a

her throat felt dry.

has agreed to a financial settlement that will more than cover your g

Adrian. "And that's it?

ty, Miss Martin. Everything you need to know is in

eaking. "I want to add s

e with Adrian, who gave a

ll move into your penthouse, but I need space to work on the gallery. I also want

uch freedom as the arrangement allows. But you'll need to prioritize

ve up the gallery completely. I need to b

tion. "As long as it doesn't inter

so want to ensure my privacy is protected. No invasi

e in the agreement. Both parties are prohibited from disclosing pe

dded, her voice firmer now. "I need assurance that if something

htened, but he d

y violates the terms, the agreement can be voided. However, you should under

ing the stakes were high.

ly, a flicker of respect cros

er voice quiet. "I

Leah, along with a sleek fountain

ould commit to a decision that would change her life for the next year. She glanced at Adrian one

in his eyes-a flicker of understanding, perhaps-that g

, his movements deliberate. He added his own signa

nto a leather folder. "You're officially married-on pa

ked. "The

ian explained. "A small, private even

the reality of the s

an fell into step beside her. "You han

prised. "You sound like

," Adrian replied, his tone neutral. "But

e you doing this?" she asked, the question

hers. "Because I have something to pro

alked away, leaving her standing in the ha

n table, the leather-bound folder containing the contract in front

d take to save the gallery,

and leaned back in her

next, there was no