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THE BILLIONAIRE'S CONTRACT BRIDE (An Undeniable Love)

Chapter 5 Pretend Lovers, Real Reactions

Word Count: 1483    |    Released on: 13/06/2025

the wall, using both hands to hold hers firmly, stopping h

you anywhere near my room," Joan said, his voice cold and menacing.

sir. It's just... I've been waiting for the past thirty minutes, and y

nstructions. Stay away from my room." He let go of h

gain for the two months I'll be staying here," Anna

y sat across from each o

edding arrangements. I'll go first, and when I'm done, if you have anythi

urse. It won't take more than four hours. Afterward, I'll send my staff to pick up your

.. I have one

ah

go back to being a programmer? My

t have to do anything. Just stay here. If you need anything, tell me. When we ha

ine. I'm doing this for my father and myself. In two months, this'll be over, and then what? When people find out everything was fake

e pretending to be my wife. Don't worry, I'll handle the press. Tomorrow

m. "Thank you, Mr. Joan. I really appreciat

ht. You can

king him. "'You can leave.' Huh. I e

hing?" Joan ask

k you." She forced a s

-

ext M

brushed her teeth, and headed to the kitchen to prepare

you rushing to?

ere already asleep. I'm going to the wedding gown shop wit

ear. I know you're not used to callin

on her way to the dining room, her face twisted in mock frust

he slipped on her sho

-

edding G

nt greeted warmly. "Your husband is already i

thank

room. "Mr. Joan,

ouched his cheek, and smiled playfull

s exchanged k

visibly uncomfortable.

o the attendant. "Please,

We're bring

ka

th of you c

rned to Joan. "Sorry, baby, for keepin

awkwardly. "It's not

ants left

d away, fanning hersel

eaning in. "What's with you? Wha

leave you, you'll sit there like a statue. Since we don'

y, but what's with the '

the attendant returned. "

go try it on. Don't miss me too much." She gave his

h. She must be joking," he

-

ment

ains parted, revealing Anna in a dazzling, pure white virgin

eyes lingered on her, unable to tear away. He sta

an? Mr. Joan?" th

as l

. J

ring his mouth with his han

the gown, sir?

ect." He hesitated.

n surprise, a blush c

the car," Joan muttered

anged smiles before she ret

-

ts

d you say that? Couldn't you hold it together? I know s

dow jolted him from hi

re's a nice coffee shop nearby

in the car

h my driver

riving today. They'll come

" She shrugged

a little awkward,

compliment today.

't mean it. I was just acti

smiling softly. You could've

again until they

ed slightly toward her,

We're faking this. He better stop bec

Their eyes locked. She was about to close h

Miss Anna." Jo

"Thank you." She opened the door, abou

ig day. See you t

u embarrassed yourself in front of that arrogant man. But I can't lie - h

zzed. A mess

t it into your head - we're faking this marriage. No feelings attach

n Chanwell. Why's he so arrogant... and kinda charming at the same time?

ompliments. Don't forget, he's scary

opened the door

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1 Chapter 1 An Offer She Couldn't Refuse2 Chapter 2 The Reluctant Agreement3 Chapter 3 Terms and Warnings4 Chapter 4 Boundaries and Secrets5 Chapter 5 Pretend Lovers, Real Reactions6 Chapter 6 A Kiss, a Vow, and a Sudden Honeymoon7 Chapter 7 Too Close for Comfort8 Chapter 8 Protective Instincts9 Chapter 9 New Beginnings10 Chapter 10 Texting Trouble11 Chapter 11 Unspoken Feelings12 Chapter 12 Unexpected Feelings13 Chapter 13 A Glimpse of Something More14 Chapter 14 The Surprise Appointment15 Chapter 15 A Night to Remember16 Chapter 16 Hearts in Conflict17 Chapter 17 Closer Than Ever18 Chapter 18 Dinner, Memories... and Butterflies19 Chapter 19 A Story Too Close to Home20 Chapter 20 Stirring Secrets in the Dark21 Chapter 21 When the Lights Went Out22 Chapter 22 Shadows Behind the Texts23 Chapter 23 Steps into the Unknown24 Chapter 24 The Man Behind the Messages25 Chapter 25 What Are We Now 26 Chapter 26 The Jealous Game27 Chapter 27 Mixed Signals28 Chapter 28 The Storm We Unleashed29 Chapter 29 Sleeping in His Arms30 Chapter 30 Breakfast in Bed and Bombshells31 Chapter 31 The Watch That Shouldn't Exist32 Chapter 32 When the Past Knocks33 Chapter 33 Shadows in the Glow34 Chapter 34 Morning Roses and Old Shadows35 Chapter 35 Waves of Love36 Chapter 36 The Unwanted Intrusion (Mandy's Game)37 Chapter 37 Between Silence and Truth38 Chapter 38 Whispers of Doubt39 Chapter 39 The Encounter40 Chapter 40 A Moment Too Close41 Chapter 41 Fearless42 Chapter 42 The Gathering43 Chapter 43 The Ghost of the Past44 Chapter 44 The Breaking Point45 Chapter 45 Matching Pajamas46 Chapter 46 When Love Feels Like Forever47 Chapter 47 Shadows of the Past48 Chapter 48 The Weight of Truth49 Chapter 49 The Scent of Secrets50 Chapter 50 Laughter Over Dinner51 Chapter 51 Unwanted Passenger52 Chapter 52 Sleepover Plans53 Chapter 53 Between Laughter and Worries54 Chapter 54 From Hangover to Hospital55 Chapter 55 By Her Side