THE CONTRACTED HEART: A Billionaire Romance Tale

his? Did I really love Ethan enough to spend the rest of my life with him? As I pondered these questions, the sound of music filled the air, and I turned to see Ethan walking towards

ames, had suddenly withdrawn his support from the plan and was now siding with the takeover group. Ethan and I were both stunned and confused by James' sudden change of heart. Ethan had worked closely with him for years and had always considered him a loyal friend. We tried to contact him to find out what had caused this sudden shift, but he was nowhere to be found. As we dug deeper into the situation, I began to suspect foul play. It seemed like someone had gotten to James and convinced him to change sides. We had no idea who this person could be, but we knew we had to find out fast if we were going to save the company from the hostile takeover. Just when we were about to give up hope, I stumbled upon a clue that could change everything. I found a cryptic note hidden in James' office that seemed to suggest he was being blackmailed. The note was signed by a mysterious figure named "J.C.", but there were no other clues as to who this person could be. Ethan and I knew we had to act fast. We needed to find out who was behind this blackmail scheme and stop them before it was too late. We raced against the clock, using all our resources and connections to track down J.C. and put an end to their evil plans. But with every step we took, we seemed to be getting further and further away from the truth. As we reached a dead end, my phone rang. It was a call from an unknown number. With trembling hands, I answered the phone, not knowing what to expect. As I listened to the voice on the other end of the line, my heart pounded with shock and disbelief. The truth that I had been seeking for so long was finally within my grasp. The voice revealed that they were an old acquaintance of Ethan's, someone he had wronged in the past. They had been watching him for years, waiting for the right opportunity to strike. And when they saw that Ethan had fallen for me, they knew they had found their chance. The voice continued, revealing that the takeover bid was only a small part of their plan. They were out for revenge, and they intended to take everything from Ethan - his company, his fortune, and even the woman he loved. My mind raced as I tried to process the information. How could I have been so blind? How could I have trusted Ethan with my heart and my future? But even as the shock set in, I knew that I couldn't give up without a fight. I had come too far, sacrificed too much, to let it all slip away now. Determined to uncover the truth and protect my future, I vowed to take down whoever was behind this plot - no matter what the cost. As I sat there lost in thought, the sound of my phone snapped me back to reality. It was the alarm. Ethan came in almost immediately. "Hey," I said, trying to sound calm. "Ava, I need to talk to you. Can we go to our usual spot to talk about this?" Ethan's voice was urgent. I hesitated for a moment, but then agreed to go with him. I quickly got dressed and headed out to our usual spot at the coffee shop. "What's going on?" I asked. "Eva, there's something you need to know. My father is coming back to town, and he's bringing with him a potential business partner who wants to invest in our company. But the catch is that he wants me to be married before he invests," Ethan explained, looking frustrated. My heart sank. I knew what this meant. It was the ultimatum I had been dreading. I could see the pain in Ethan's eyes as he looked at me, waiting for my answer. I took a deep breath and looked at him. "Ethan, there's something I need to tell you." I sat across from Ethan, my hands shaking as I tried to find the right words. I took a deep breath and looked up at him. "Ethan, I have to be honest with you," I said, my voice shaking slightly. "I only agreed to this marriage because of the financial opportunities it presented." Ethan's expression turned to one of surprise and hurt. "What are you saying?" he asked. "I'm saying that I was only thinking