Billionaire's Deception

a frantic rhythm in her ears. The weight of her decision pressed down on her

The towering buildings and glowing city lights should have felt familiar, comforting even. But tonight, th

broad shoulders rested easily against the leather seat, his long fingers tapping against the armrest. H

orced her voice to remain st

r, his dark eyes unreadable.

ntract? You mean like.

't quite a smile. "Of course. This is a

g more than th

r seat. "We'll meet with my lawyers tomorrow morning. The contract will outline the ter

hat exactly will those

my penthouse. Attend social events as my wife. Maintain the appearance of a devoted spouse. In return, your financial

she had agreed to, yet hearing it spoken so plai

"And at the e

free to go, with a compensation package that will

simple. T

her seat. "And what

omething unreadable passed through his dark eyes before he leaned for

ured, "is entir

. She hadn't expe

you, Adriana. If our marriage is to remain purely for appearances, so be it. But if, at any point, yo

rew thick, heavy with

o see how she would react? She didn't know. But she hated the way

mistake. It

as no turni

ming against the rain-slicked streets. The entrance was guarded by uniformed men, their

d at her. "W

omach

o

lt foreign

d a second to process the towering building before Marco was at her sid

ing, casting a warm golden glow over the marble floors. Everythin

Marco with a respect

levator. The moment the doors slid shut, enclosing them in the s

lone with

elt warme

of hesitation. But there was none. Marco Roma

he said, watching her through the re

fened. "I'm

hen why are you gripping your

s loosened

r half a second before returning to her eyes. "I keep my p

rtbeat

. Instead, something i

-ceiling windows offering a sweeping view of the city, sleek modern furniture arrang

was h

his jacket. He loosened his tie slig

esitated.

dark amber liquid into a glass. "Cons

handed her. Their fingers brushed-just for a second-but

er the rim of his gl

cing slightly as the alcoh

"Not a whiskey

rea

ssion turning serious. "Get some rest tonight. Tomorrow, we

rs tightened ar

rning

eady kn

him say it make her