THE CONTRACTED HEART: A Billionaire Romance Tale

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ut down my paintbrush and met his intense gaze. I had not seen him

l?" I asked, giving h

ng to offer you a contract marriage for one year in exchange for financial s

family, but I never imagined he would propose something like this. The idea of fi

ating. "Could I really go through wi

it's the only way I can keep my fortune.

ng paycheck to paycheck for years, and the thought of having some stability was like a dream come true. But on the other hand, the idea of a con

And who knows? Maybe we can make it wo

ssibility. But then I shook my he

than," I repeate

a business card. "Call me if you're in

And what would it mean for my future as an artist? I slipped the card into my pocket and returned to my painting, trying to c

a contract marriage with him? Or should I continue to struggle as an artist, pursuing my passion but never qu

would do. I knew that I would have to make a decision soon, but for now, I was content

garden, filled with vibrant flowers and lush greenery. The sun was shining down on

moment, all of my worries about the contract marriage and my art disapp

me face to face with Ethan. He was standing there,

?" I asked him, surprise

plied. "I want to help yo

h spread through my chest. I had always been drawn

Ava, I know that this decision is hard for you. But I want you to know that I w

was falling into place. Maybe this was the sign I had been look

inted and relieved. The dream had felt so real, and for a moment, I had thought that everythin

him, my heart racing. I knew that this conversation was going t

ision," Ethan said, his v

asked, trying to ke

Ethan replied. "I need to

an's proposal for days, weighing the pros and cons, but I s

id, shaking my head.

ave more time. I need an answer, Av

I knew that Ethan wasn't one to give ultimatums lightly, and t

e time," I pleaded, hopin

ging. "I'm sorry, Av

eaving me alone with my thoughts. I knew that I was running

help but feel like I was caught in a trap. No matter what decision I made, I kne