MARRIED TO THE COLD BILLIONAIRE

MARRIED TO THE COLD BILLIONAIRE

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Kate's perfect life shattered into pieces on the day she received the news that her parents had died, leaving her alone with a failing business and the family's reputation hanging by a tiny thread. The day her parents died was the day the Drays invested in her parents' company, and the Drays were on the verge of reaching the next level when the disaster happened. After the tragedy, the Drays were at risk of losing a significant profit and project. Mr. Carlos, Kate's uncle, then decided with the rest of the family, without Kate's awareness, that due to the family's reputation and the business, Kate must marry William Dray. When Kate found out, she was devastated and didn't want to give in, but the family threatened and forced her into marrying the cold billionaire, William Dray. She reluctantly agreed and accepted the loveless marriage with William, holding onto the hope that this marriage might somehow lead to something she had never imagined. William Dray has only one goal With the marriage: to protect his billion-dollar investment, even if it means marrying a woman he didn't know or love. Kate, determined to reclaim her parents' legacy, vows to endure the icy walls Of the union. But with William's cold and ruthless demeanor, he keeps a secret that could unveil everything Kate thought she knew about her family, as well as the truth and secrets behind her parents' deaths.

MARRIED TO THE COLD BILLIONAIRE Chapter 1 THE PERFECT LIFE THAT SHATTERED

CHAPTER 1

"You don't have a choice, Kate."

Kate shot to her feet, her chair scraping violently against the hardwood floor. "Don't tell me what I can and cannot do!"

Mr. Carlos rose slowly, his imposing figure casting a shadow across the dimly lit room. "Sit down. You're being childish."

"Childish?" Kate's voice cracked with fury and grief. "My parents have been dead for three days, and you're already trying to sell me off like some-some business asset!"

"Lower your voice," her uncle hissed, stepping closer. "The staff will hear."

"I don't care who hears!" Kate's hands trembled as she backed toward the window. "You never cared about me or my parents. All you've ever wanted was the company!"

His jaw tightened, a vein pulsing at his temple. "Watch your tongue, girl. I've been managing this family's affairs while you played at being a university student."

"You've been waiting for this," Kate whispered, the realization hitting her like ice water. "You've been waiting for them to die."

The slap came so fast she didn't see it coming.

Kate's head snapped to the side, her cheek exploding in pain. She stumbled backward, catching herself on the windowsill, tasting blood where her teeth had cut her inner lip.

"How dare you," Mr. Carlos growled, his hand still raised. "Your father was my brother. My blood."

Kate touched her burning cheek, eyes blazing with tears-not of sadness, but pure rage. "Then why are you doing this? Why are you forcing me into this marriage?"

"Because you'll destroy everything!" He slammed his fist on her desk, sending framed photographs crashing to the floor. Glass shattered. "The board has no confidence in you. Investors are already pulling out. In three months, Jones Constructions will be bankrupt, and everything your parents built will be gone!"

"So you arranged this," Kate said, her voice dropping to something cold and dangerous. "You arranged this marriage before the will was even read."

Mr. Carlos' silence was answer enough.

"Get out," Kate whispered.

"William Dray arrives in two weeks," he said, straightening his jacket as though nothing had happened. "You will meet him. You will be gracious. And you will accept his proposal." He walked to the door, pausing at the threshold. "Or I'll make sure the board declares you mentally unfit to run the company. Grief does terrible things to young minds, after all."

The door clicked shut.

Kate stood frozen, her reflection staring back from the darkened window-a young woman with a red handprint blooming across her pale cheek, surrounded by the shattered remnants of her former life.

She thought of her father's words: *"Family is the most important thing, Kate. No matter what happens, always remember that."*

But as she looked at the broken glass scattered across the floor, she realized her father had been wrong.

Sometimes family was the most dangerous thing of all.

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*Three days earlier*

Kate Jones sat by the balcony, sipping her warm tea as the rays of the morning sun shone on the garden. The sweet scent of flowers filled the air, and the chirping of birds made the moment peaceful. She closed her eyes, inhaling deeply, enjoying the moment.

She had everything she ever wished for-a loving family, a beautiful home, and a promising future. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, owned one of the most successful construction companies in the city.

They had worked hard for years, turning their small business into an empire. And as their only child, Kate had grown up surrounded by love, wealth, and the security that came with knowledge that her future was already set.

Her father always said, "Family is the most important thing, Kate. No matter what happens, always remember that."

And she believed him.

Kate's mother, Evelyn, was more than just a mother to her-she was her best friend. They would often spend hours together, talking about everything and nothing. Whether it was fashion, business, or dreams of the future, her mother always had the right words to say.

At twenty-two, Kate was ready to take on the world. She graduated with a degree in business administration and was preparing to officially join her parents' company.

She had big plans-big ones. She wanted to expand her parents' company, introducing new ideas, and making her parents proud.

But life had other plans.

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“Kate's perfect life shattered into pieces on the day she received the news that her parents had died, leaving her alone with a failing business and the family's reputation hanging by a tiny thread. The day her parents died was the day the Drays invested in her parents' company, and the Drays were on the verge of reaching the next level when the disaster happened. After the tragedy, the Drays were at risk of losing a significant profit and project. Mr. Carlos, Kate's uncle, then decided with the rest of the family, without Kate's awareness, that due to the family's reputation and the business, Kate must marry William Dray. When Kate found out, she was devastated and didn't want to give in, but the family threatened and forced her into marrying the cold billionaire, William Dray. She reluctantly agreed and accepted the loveless marriage with William, holding onto the hope that this marriage might somehow lead to something she had never imagined. William Dray has only one goal With the marriage: to protect his billion-dollar investment, even if it means marrying a woman he didn't know or love. Kate, determined to reclaim her parents' legacy, vows to endure the icy walls Of the union. But with William's cold and ruthless demeanor, he keeps a secret that could unveil everything Kate thought she knew about her family, as well as the truth and secrets behind her parents' deaths.”
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Chapter 1 THE PERFECT LIFE THAT SHATTERED

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Chapter 2 SOLUTION

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Chapter 3 THE BUSINESS CRISIS

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Chapter 4 CONTRACT SIGNED

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Chapter 5 THE WEDDING AND WILLIAM'S RULES

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Chapter 6 STAY AWAY FROM THE EAST WING.

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Chapter 7 HE'S NOT THE ENEMY, LOOK EAST.

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Chapter 8 HE'S HIDING SOMETHING, CHECK BASEMENT.

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Chapter 9 GOODNIGHT

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Chapter 10 I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE

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Chapter 11 THEN WATCH ME WIN IT.

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Chapter 12 WE'LL SEE.

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Chapter 13 YOU ARE GOING TO REGRET THIS.

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Chapter 14 SOMETHING REAL

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Chapter 15 I'M HERE

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Chapter 16 BETTER THAN BEING BURNED AGAIN.

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Chapter 17 IT'LL BREAK YOU, BEFORE IT BREAKS ME.

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Chapter 18 THEY ARE WATCHING ME.

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Chapter 19 THEN YOU BETTER KEEP ME COVERED.

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Chapter 20 NO ONE DARES TO TREAT YOU LIKE YOU'RE NOTHING.

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Chapter 21 THEN DO IT. FOR BOTH OF US.

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Chapter 22 SOME DOORS SHOULD STAY CLOSE.

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Chapter 23 GOODNIGHT,KATE.

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Chapter 24 YOU'RE IMPOSSIBLE

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Chapter 25 GOODNIGHT, WILLIAM

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Chapter 26 CANCEL DINNER

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Chapter 27 PROVE IT

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Chapter 28 PLEASE

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Chapter 29 ARGH!

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Chapter 30 THE REASON SHE LEFT TEXAS

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Chapter 31 NO MORE SECRETS

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Chapter 32 THAT'S MY GIRL

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Chapter 33 TOGETHER!

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Chapter 34 I'M STILL SAFE

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Chapter 35 YOU'RE NOT ALONE

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Chapter 36 I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE

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Chapter 37 TOGETHER

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Chapter 38 FINISH WHAT HE STARTED

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Chapter 39 WHO WAS IT

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Chapter 40 GET UP

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