Living with elena

p, and I barely had enough customers to keep the business afloat. With fatigue taking over me, I

m me down. As the water boiled, my phone started ringing. I looked at the screen and was surprised to see the name of my old friend,

trying to sound more

out a very important matter. Can we meet tomorrow?" Javier

's it about?" I

. I'll treat you to lunch. Does t

I replied, feeling a mix

hadn't changed much; it still had that aroma of freshly ground coffee and freshly baked pastries. When I walked

ming," he said, getti

What's so important?" I asked,

interest you. It's... well, it's a contract marriage," h

unsure whether to

e you kidding me?" I replied,

o get married to fulfill a clause in his grandfather's will and inherit the family busin

businessman known for his coldness and relentless focus on business. The idea of marryin

about?" I asked, trying

ing enough money to save your shop and secure your future," Javi

heart skip a beat. It was more mon

e to do?" I asked

ances, and after that time, a discreet and amicable

s also an opportunity that could change my life. With a deep sigh,

said, knowing that my life was

ything in that business, and seeing it on the brink of bankruptcy was devastating. Alejandro Ferrer's offer could save everything, but at

er. I could save my shop, secure my future, and maybe, just maybe, find something more in this agreement. But I cou