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Billionaire's Fake Fiancée: A Contract for Revenge

Chapter 5 The Mountains

Word Count: 1392    |    Released on: 02/07/2024

ow. Eden pressed her forehead against the cool glass, watching the sprawling concrete jungle sh

l attack, the fear, the adrenaline-fueled fight. It had been a wake

finally asked, her voice b

mination. "To my cabin," he replied, his voice low and firm. "It'

in a world where shadowy figures broke into penthouses

dst a dense pine forest. Fresh mountain air filled Eden's l

scene from a fairytale. A rustic log structure with a chimn

a genuine smile gracing her lips f

ways been my escape," he explained, leading her tow

crackling fire danced in the stone hearth, casting a warm glow on the c

steaming pot bubbling on the cast-iron stove. He turned to Eden, a t

to a corridor. "There are two guest

with a man who was becoming increasingly complex and confusing? It was a

them, Damon recounted the story of Veronica. Her manipulative tactics, her ruthles

is she?" Eden finally broke th

t's just say their marriage was a business arrangement more than anything. After hi

have endured. He spoke of a loveless home, a constant power struggle, and a ye

n. They spoke of their dreams, their fears, their vulnerabilities. It was a side of Damon she hadn't seen before, a si

ze met hers, a silent question hanging in the air. His eyes were a deep blue, refle

of hair from her face. His touch sent a jolt through her, igniti

with unspoken desires. "You shouldn'

untered, her voice barely

situation, the unspoken attraction that had been building for weeks. The cabin, onc

ttered the fragile moment. Eden and Damon spr

led, grabbing the poker f

e, Arthur," the voice replied, followed by a heavy sigh. "See

prise visits? Security detail? The quiet mo

frustration evident on his face.

demeanor replaced by a flustered expression. He held a bat

the security team insisted on putting a detail on both you and Ms. Thorne. They

out a sarcastic snort. "So

"But these are extraordinary circumstances. And frankly, Mr. Blackwood, y

" Damon countered, his voice tight. "Besi

Mr. Blackwood. Now, if you'll excuse me, I believe a hot cup of

ce settled over the room. The romantic moment was shatt

nd," Eden muttered, sinkin

on his lips. "Seems even a secluded ca

ping into her voice. "We can't exactly stay

furrowed in thought. "No," he said finally, his voice f

ioned. "She has eyes

ze meeting hers with newfound determination. "We

hrough Eden. "Are you sure about this?" she asked, her vo

r best chance. We expose her tactics, show the world who s

is was a side of Damon she hadn't seen before – a man ready to fight

of her head. "Alright," she said, her voice gaining stren

ld turn the tables on Veronica and change the course of their lives forever. As the embers of the fire cast flickering shadows on the walls, a new chapter in their unexpected

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