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From Contract to Love

Chapter 3 The Proposal

Word Count: 1278    |    Released on: 14/07/2024

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ackwoods," one of the richest tech industries in the world. They had just one son

e up from this dream bu

and guess what? I'm not up to a quarter of their stan

the stairs. Probably Emily and Mary want to hang out today, so

ally should wake me up from this nightmare, I pleaded in my heart, but all this is happening, it

d you and get your reply. Time is

," I said, trying to sound firm but

sarcasm. "You're not going to tell me you're s

or romance. I need a wife who can help me secure some business deals and fulfill my fa

ded. "And what makes you think I'm qualified for this job?" Jus

cialite, Jane. You're used to attending par

en he dropped a bombshell. "By the way, I'm

son and heir to the Blackwood Industries. No wonder he seems familiar, no wo

the Max Blackwo

rd. Anyway, I need a wife who can help me secure some deals. Besides, it's just a year cont

mpted. The idea of being married to one of the most pow

ct that he was still bein

r from the coffee shop was actually the CEO of Blackwood Ind

ill your parents say, since I'm not

at they think or not. Besides, they want a wi

ell my mom about it to see her re

take too long. I hope she is

alked away, leaving me feeling

bring him inside

ince we are both

t was crazy, but a part of me was tempted. The idea of being married to someone

at day, since I've been busy with work. And what I found out was impressive. Max's father had b

is the last child and only son. Basic

tics, and the way Max treated his employees like dirt a

ded to settle down. It will hurt her the mos

>>>>

Max gave me a heads up that I

up at my doorstep, looking

ike before and treat

. "What's your mom's reply?" as he

me," I said finally. "But only if you

from me? Why will your mom want me to treat you

it's clear I'm her gold. And if you can't gi

my best behavior. But don't expect me to start treating

lled out a contract

a sense of trepidation. What

e. "Good," he said, taking the contract from m

now today. After a year

ause my dad is rea

d away, leaving me feeling like I'

the world, want to marry me? I was just a socialite, a nobo

e and called Mary to han

aw a message bump o

ill send my driver to pick you up. I will also

oves me and doesn't treat me as tra

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1 Chapter 1 An Unexpected Encounter2 Chapter 2 The Reluctant Heir3 Chapter 3 The Proposal4 Chapter 4 Meeting his family5 Chapter 5 The Family Dinner6 Chapter 6 The Wedding Day7 Chapter 7 The Unexpected News8 Chapter 8 Grieving and Unspoken Boundaries9 Chapter 9 Secrets and Struggles10 Chapter 10 Troubles and Tensions11 Chapter 11 New Beginnings12 Chapter 12 Complicated dynamic13 Chapter 13 The Morning After14 Chapter 14 Confusion and Regret15 Chapter 15 Unraveling the Conspiracy16 Chapter 16 Unmasking Deceit17 Chapter 17 High Stakes18 Chapter 18 The Turning Point19 Chapter 19 A Fresh start20 Chapter 20 The unexpected call21 Chapter 21 Hide and seek22 Chapter 22 Shadows in the Night23 Chapter 23 Ticking Clock24 Chapter 24 Deceptions25 Chapter 25 Unraveling Threads26 Chapter 26 Shadows of the Past27 Chapter 27 First Romantic Night28 Chapter 28 All Lovey-Dovey29 Chapter 29 Emily's Daughter's Birthday30 Chapter 30 Lies31 Chapter 31 The Deepening Deception32 Chapter 32 Shifting Sands33 Chapter 33 Trip to His Mother's Town34 Chapter 34 Truths unveiling35 Chapter 35 Echoes of the Past36 Chapter 36 Mr Henry hidden secrets37 Chapter 37 Justice Served38 Chapter 38 Unexpected Change in Max39 Chapter 39 Make Max Love Me Back40 Chapter 40 A Trip to California41 Chapter 41 A Stroll Around California42 Chapter 42 Movie Night43 Chapter 43 A Date with My Ex44 Chapter 44 A bit of jealousy45 Chapter 45 Sleepless in New York46 Chapter 46 Confuse feelings47 Chapter 47 Unexpected Reunion48 Chapter 48 Crossroads of the Heart49 Chapter 49 Rekindled Flames50 Chapter 50 Adam's Plot51 Chapter 51 Strangers Once More52 Chapter 52 Shattered Memories53 Chapter 53 Shattered Hopes54 Chapter 54 Echoes of the Past55 Chapter 55 Starting over