Betrayed By The Billionaire...

e of the cup, the silence around her almost suffocating. It had been a full day since she had agreed to Ethan's proposal, an

future. Her phone buzzed suddenly, and she nearly jumped out of her seat. It was a message from Ethan. *"Meet me at the office at 6. We'll discuss the details."* The message was short, direct, and left no room for hesitation.

e stepped in and pressed the button for the top floor, her heartbeat rising as the elevator ascended. Each floor she passed felt like another layer of distance between her and her former life, her old self. When the doors opened, Lena stepped into a vast hallway, the sleek modern decor contrasting with her own simple outfit. Ethan's office was at the end of the hall, its door slightly ajar. She knocked once, her hand trembling as she heard Ethan's deep voice from inside. "Come in." Sh

you're mistaken." She nodded, a chill running down her spine. "I understand. So, what's the plan?" Ethan gestured toward the desk, where a stack of papers sat neatly arranged. "We'll sign a contract," he explained, his voice steady. "It'll lay out the terms of our 'marriage.' There will be no intimacy, no expectations beyond appearances. We'll live separately when we're not at public events. But you'll be expected to be by my side when needed. We'll both attend meetings, gala events, and anything else that requires a

te to change her mind. Ethan leaned against the desk, his gaze fixed on her. "You don't have to sign it tonight, Lena. But you will have to sign it eventually. I need this done within the week, and once we're married, there will be no turning back. You will be expected to fulfill your role, and I will hold you to it." Lena looked up at him, swallowing hard. "And what happens if I refuse? If I say I can't do it?" His expression darkened, his eyes narrowing. "Then you'll have nothing. No money, no p

sure, but instead, it only made her feel more trapped. She was now a pawn in Ethan's game, and she had no idea what he planned to do next. Ethan stepped around the desk and walked toward her, his presence overwhelming. "Tomorrow, we'll begin our first public appearance as a married couple," he said, his voice low and commanding. "You'll need to look the part. No mistakes. Understand?" Lena nodded, her heart pounding in h

he had no answers, no comfort. She only had the gnawing certainty that her life had just changed forever. The next morning, Lena woke early, her nerves already on edge. She had to look the part today-she had to convince the world that her marriage to Ethan was real. But deep down, she knew the truth. Their marriage was nothing but a lie. She dressed carefully, choosing a sleek black dress that fit her body perfectly. She had no idea what the day would bring, but she knew that she had to stay composed,

something dangerous-and she wasn't