"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
I pour a drink into my glass, lifting it high. "Cheers to finding Mr. Perfect!" My voice bubbles with excitement, the smile on my face bright enough to make Sydney roll her eyes.
She doesn't approve of my wedding to Jake, which is set for tomorrow.
"Don't you think you're rushing things? He proposed less than six months after you met," she says, her tone cautious.
I know she's worried, but she can't see what I do. "Sydney, I love him. Don't you understand? When Jake looks at me, it's like every part of me lights up. I've spent my life dreaming of a fairytale, and with him, I've finally found it. He's my prince."
She shakes her head. "Whatever you say. I just hope you're not making a huge mistake. There's something off about him. I can't put my finger on it."
"Oh, Syd," I sigh, trying to brush off the tension. "You're just being your usual, practical self."
"Nadine, I'm serious. Something feels... wrong. And you're moving way too fast."
Her words twist something deep in my chest, making me uneasy. I grab her hands and squeeze. "Just... be happy for me, okay?"
She shrugs and lifts her glass. "To a blissful marriage, babe."
"Yeah, yeah. To the most blissful marriage," I repeat, our glasses clinking together. We sip, and a shared laugh follows, but her warning clings to the edges of my thoughts.
"I need some air," I say, rising from the bed.
"Want me to come with you?" she offers.
"No, I just need a minute. I'll be back soon."
She nods, watching as I step outside, still swirling her wine.
As I walked through the hallway, lost in my thoughts about the big day ahead, a sound suddenly caught my attention. I stopped, listening carefully to figure out where it was coming from. It led me to Nathalie's room, and from the unmistakable moaning, it was clear what she was up to.
My sister has never been shy about her desires. When it comes to sex, she easily finds someone willing to fuck her while we are listening to her moaning.
But who is she with this time? I wonder as I gently open the door, careful not to interrupt their moment.
"Aw, give it to me, Jay," Nathalie's voice, breathy and pleading, fills the room. I peek through the crack in the door, my eyes widening in shock.
Jake.
He's with her, slamming into her from behind, his hands all over her. My heart stops, the world is spinning. I press a hand to my mouth, stifling the cry that threatens to leave my mouth.
My body trembles, my chest tightens, and my hands shake uncontrollably. It feels like the air's been sucked from my lungs as I watch them together, their moans filling the room, oblivious to the pain they're causing me.
But then a thought comes to mind I need evidence. Moving quietly, my heart pounding as I pull out my phone. I start recording, and every second feels like torture watching Jake and Nathalie.
Jake's sweet words to my sister stab me in my heart, cutting it deeper and squeezing life out of it. Still, I brace myself and continue filming.
Satisfied with what I've captured, I hide my phone and slip out of the room, careful not to make a sound.
Back in the hallway, I collapse, my body shaking as I sob silently. The pain, the betrayal, it's too much.
Nathalie and I have always had a strained relationship, she's always envied what I have, always trying to take it for herself. And my father? He's always favored her, no matter what she does.
But now... now I have something, something that will finally shift the balance. I take a deep breath, forcing myself to stand, to pull myself together.
I hurry to my room, my chest tight from what I just witnessed. My breath comes in shallow gasps as I try to steady myself, fighting to keep my emotions in check.
Sydney is still there, she rushes over to me, her worry palpable.
"Hey, what's wrong?"
I freeze for a moment, unsure if I should say anything. The thought of her knowing gnaws at me, but the fear of her inevitable "I told you so" makes me bite my tongue. "N-nothing, I'm fine," I manage to whisper, my voice betraying me with a tremble.
Sydney's eyes narrow slightly with concern. "Are you sure? You don't look fine."
She shifts over, making room beside her. I walk over and sink into the bed, the weight of everything pressing down harder.
"It hurts that you don't want to tell me, but I won't push," she says softly. "Whenever you're ready, I'm here."
Her words break the fragile dam holding back my emotions. The tears spill over, and between quiet sobs, I manage to say, "Thank you, Syd."
"Sshh, it's okay, Nadine," she whispers, pulling me into a comforting hug.
I couldn't sleep as I tossed and turned in bed. Just as I'm about to close my eyes, my phone lights up with a message.
"Thank you for loving me with all my imperfections. Can't wait to say 'I do.'"
I stare at the screen of my phone, as fresh tears spill down my face. The memory of Jake in bed with my sister flashes through my mind. The reality of it hits me hard- I've been replaced. I can't go through with this marriage. Not with Jake.
*******
The next day, everything is set for the wedding. I slip into a stunning white dress, straight out of a fairy tale, but as I stare at myself in the mirror, my heart feels heavy.
"Are you alright?" Sydney asks, her reflection showing concern.
I take a deep breath, force a smile, and nod. "Yes, I'm fine."
"It's time to get ready. It's my big day," I say, trying to sound excited, but Sydney isn't fooled. She rolls her eyes and says, "Tell that to the wind."
My makeup is flawless, giving me a natural glow, and my hair is delicately adorned with pearls.
Then my dad walks in, pride shining in his eyes. Marrying Jake feels like a big accomplishment for him. "Are you ready for your big day?" he asks.
I smile and nod, and with that, he proudly takes my arm and walks me down the aisle.
The decorator has transformed the venue into a marine wonderland, with sailor-themed decorations and seashells arranged in a charming maritime fashion.
There was excitement in the air as the soft tune of "Here Comes the Bride" played. I force a smile, though my heart still tugs.
At the altar, Jake stands, looking as handsome as ever. But the spark I once felt for him is gone, replaced by the haunting image of him and my sister.
From a distance, I hear him whisper, "I love you." If only he knew I was fully aware of his betrayal. I force a small, polite smile, masking the storm brewing from within me.
But I have a plan-something far bigger than he can imagine. The thought alone brings a smile to my face, but still, the pain pierces through my heart.
As I walk toward the altar, I can already picture the stunned look on Jake's face when he sees my surprise for him.
Just before we exchange vows, we plan to show a video of our love story. Instead, what appears on the screen sends shockwaves through the room, leaving the crowd in stunned disbelief.
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Chapter 2 Nadine 002
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Chapter 3 Nadine 003
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Chapter 4 Logan 004
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Chapter 5 Nadine 005
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Chapter 6 Nadine 006
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Chapter 7 Nadine 007
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Chapter 8 Nadine 008
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Chapter 9 Nadine 009
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Chapter 10 Nadine 0010
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Chapter 11 Nadine 0011
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Chapter 12 Nadine 0012
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Chapter 13 Nadine 0013
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Chapter 14 Nadine 0014
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Chapter 15 Nadine 0015
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Chapter 16 Logan 0016
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Chapter 17 Nadine 0017
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Chapter 18 Nadine 0018
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Chapter 19 Nadine 0019
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Chapter 20 Nadine 0020
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Chapter 21 Nadine 0021
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Chapter 22 Nadine 0022
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Chapter 23 Nadine 0023
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Chapter 24 Nadine 0024
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Chapter 25 Nadine 0025
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Chapter 26 Nadine 0026
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Chapter 27 Logan 0027
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Chapter 28 Nadine 0028
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Chapter 29 Logan 0029
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Chapter 30 Nadine 0030
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Chapter 31 Nadine 0031
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Chapter 32 Nadine 0032
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Chapter 33 Nadine 0033
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Chapter 34 Nadine 0034
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Chapter 35 Nadine 0035
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Chapter 36 Nadine 0036
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Chapter 37 Nadine 0037
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Chapter 38 Nadine 0038
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Chapter 39 Nadine 0039
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Chapter 40 Nadine 0040
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