The Billionaire's Reluctant Wife

ke her look the elegant wife of a billionaire but to Abigail it was not

he officiating judge stood between Abigail and Luke, his voice level as he read through the vows. Abigail b

as if this were another business deal. His tuxe

Carter to be your lawfully wedded wife? "

ter, do you take Luke Jargon Vandell

nct screaming at her to say no, t

she wh

congratulations, just silence t

of her. Abigail picked up the pen, her grip firm as she signed, read

arely tensed. A standard agreement to protect Mr. Vandel

st the table, barely movin

e did she have? With her breath steady, she sighed, a

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loor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. The glow of the distant light sho

ing pressing against her skin. She felt no warmth here, onl

e walked in behind her. Yo

ightened.

let it show. This whole marriage thing is a joke, so I wouldn't be surprised if you had some expectati

rs. No scandals, no unnecessary questions. His voice was calm yet laced

is gaze darkened, and then you'll learn th

orming a fist at both sides. She has lost too much already, both her freedom and her choices-but s

s slow and quiet against the marble floor. She wasn't tired ne

e's office, the do

man said. Luke's voice followed,

ose. Luke replied, nothing more. A shiver ran down her spine. This wasn't just about the

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en them stretched

city spread out beyond the glass, a world she no longer belonged to. Behind her was Luk

What do you really g

rent. You already know the answer. She dug nails into her palm. Do I? Her voice carried a sharp ed

and indifferent, You think t

A slow step, then another... Her back stiffened as she realized he w

n't have to. His closeness was a force. His unspoken presence demand. Her breath seized, her heart r

s meant to be

t it sent shivers down her spi

ge. Her pulse was too loud and her breathing too low. Fear, def

past the weight of his

ned like a wire p

ed immediately. He saw the name on the screen, jaw tight. "She's my wife now".

tensed, and his grip ti

e dropped, lower and sharper. This is my decision not yours. There was silence

r chest rising and falli

had enough power to shake Luke Van