The Billionaire's Captive Wife

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gs, marble floors, and chandeliers that proba

ted me with a polite smile. "

fr

me that. Mrs. Blackwood. The name felt f

e my hesitation. "Mr. Blackwood is

ook my bag and guided m

as really happening. I wasn't just Elena Carte

s so quiet that it was kind of unsett

space that didn't feel like an apartme

the living room, offering a breathtaking view of the city skyline.

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as dressed casually black slacks, a crisp white shirt with the top

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a deep

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ightly. At least we wou

ill be events we need to attend together. Y

lip, nodd

the deal. But the idea of standing next to him, smi

hen sighed. "Relax, Elena. You lo

e I didn't reali

knew no matter how much I tried to pretend this

stepped int

d, everything c

f a long hallway. When I ope

ed with a soft gray sheets. It also had a vanity, a walk-in close

a bedroom. It w

indow and looked out at the city below. I

kind of life wasn't meant for people like

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t wha

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surviv

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npacking when there w

eeper standing there, dr

she said politely.

ated. "

wood is waiting for yo

me. I figured we'd live separate lives, bar

nd followed her t

people. Damian sat at the far end, his p

owing me to the ch

di

asted vegetables, and a glass of deep red win

a few moments before

just qu

d up. "E

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ugh. "Would it chang

lmost like he wan

, studying him. "Do

n't answer immediately. Instead, he set

company intimidating,

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n't s

nodded and took anot

her I liked

as my

o his room. "Good night" he said, just c

n't really a beast after all, maybe there's some goo