The Contracted Heart

But Damien had different thoughts. He believed it was better if he handled the bills himself. He knew Elena's fina

voice calm yet firm. "So, let's try this-if I find that there are things

Elena. Stay within your limits. You don't have to do too much in this house. This is a contract marriage, and as you already know, there are no emotional attachme

es of the contract. You don't have to worry-I won't try t

"That will be all for now. Y

r heels and left w

had just turned away from him without even a second glance. He was Damien Sinclair. A man desired by countless

, she could be playing a long game, scheming to get closer to him, waiting for the perfect opportunity to manipulate him.

his mind, they both went thei

his arrangement, he had lived in a grand mansion, a Sinclair estate that exuded luxury. His bedroom alone had been the size of

igh, he fell ba

eality

work

s always, his morning routine was quick-he brushed his teeth, showered, a

when it h

straight i

re chest, and before he could react

, he quickly adjusted his towel and rushed back to his room, slamming the

w clen

rong with

d prepared to leave. But just as he reached the door, h

anything to eat

aring to leave for her flower shop, wal

e strand of hair behind her ear. "There are no ingredients, no cooking supplies-nothing. That

y, get whatever you think is necessary. If it exceeds your budget, call me, and

imply n

wait up for me," Damien added. "I have my

ien. Whether you return early or late is your decision." She glanced at the cl

turned and walked out, lea

momentaril

he muttered un

aids and bodyguards. But Elena? She treated him like he was just another man. It was

ye

was

ct ended, she would

just had t

y bustling with activity. It was also the same day sh

would be home late, which meant she could

ha arrived at the shop. She stepped out of a

ration. "You look beautiful,

r was styled to perfection, her makeup flawless. She carried a desig

hoping I'd attract someone better." She let out a small sigh. "I could have refused, but honestly, I don't wan

d. She understood Natasha'

stunning woman at the event," Elena

are going to turn heads too. Now,

waiting taxi, neither of them knew that