The Contract Wife Chronicles

hone pressed to her ear. She needed someone to talk to, someone who could understand the tangled

lief and vulnerability as Emily's familiar vo

und a bit... off," Emily's

ripping the phone a little tighter. "Ye

's voice was gentle, c

came out in a rush, the weight of

her end, as if Emily was processing the

rt still fluttering with the mem

filled with curiosity, a hint of antic

talked. Remembered old times. But then, there was a misunderstanding. It

's voice was sympathetic.

d, the weight of her emotio

is derail you. Focus on your career, your dreams. You've come so far,

couldn't see her. "You're right,

about that big event planning assignment you were talking

tails of the prestigious assignment. It was an opportunity to prove hersel

g her emotions into creating the perfect event. The pressure was intense

heart pounding with a mixture of anticipation and nerves. As guests began to arr

a tall, distinguished man in a tailored suit. Duke. The name resonated in her

here was an intensity in Duke's gaze, a curiosity that mirrored her own.

lite smile there – each interaction left Naomi's heart racing. There was somethin

with conversations, the soft strains of music drifting through the air. Amidst the sea of elegantly dre

ntered the room. Duke. His presence seemed to command attention, drawing eyes and whispers. Naomi

path inevitably leading him to Naomi. Her heart raced as he stopped before he

e was a low, velvety timbre that seemed to wra

depth of understanding that was both thrilling and unnerving. Her voice caught in h

es. The dim lights of the venue seemed to play upon his features, casting intriguing shadows t

e fought to keep her composure, her heart fluttering like a trapped bird in her chest. "Thank you," s

aomi, her cheeks flushing with a mixture of pr

ystery. Naomi found herself captivated by the intensity of his gaze, her own curiosity piqued

ention to detail," Duke's voice held a note of respec

s. "Yes, it's all about creating an expe

glimmer of appreciation in his eyes. "We

re was an unspoken tension between them, a connection that defied the formalities of the ev

that fit perfectly together. They discussed the intricacies of event planning, the challen

as undeniable, his words a soothing balm to her worries and doubts. With each exchange, sh

tered the spell they were under. A guest approached Duke, their words urg

been broken, the connection they had forged abruptly put on hold. But as Duke turned back to

had left her both excited and bewildered. She couldn't deny the chemistry s

encounter with Duke had been like a whirlwind, leaving her both exhilarated and bewildered. Little did she know that this was just the begin