The Deal with the Billionaire Alpha

e. Éloïse, sitting upright in an imposing armchair, gripped the engraved wooden armrests with such force that her knuckles turned wh

ghter's eyes. Éloïse felt an unusual tension in the air, a sort of oppressive heaviness that made her want to flee. But she knew it was impo

» His father's authoritati

the slightest weakness. "What is it about?

ed at her with cold intensity. "Our family is in a delicate situation. Our debts are piling up, and

d what does that ha

ing voice. "We have arranged a marriag

and feared CEO of a colossal empire, but also the Alpha of the Silve

sounded almost hysterical. "You're kidding, ri

ence. "It's not a proposal, Eloise. It's a decision. Our survival

hat if I refuse? » she whispered,

ou don't have that luxury. You are a Carter,

e swallowed it down. She knew that no a

s the details of the marriage. The black car with tinted windows drove through a winding road lined w

most intimidating mansion, surrounded by high walls.

h walls covered in bookcases and modern artwork. Adrian Wolfe stood there

His black hair framed a chiseled face, and his piercing eyes seemed capable of reading his soul. He

eep voice echoed through the room,

heeky attitude. "And you must be Adrian Wolfe. The man

t you that. But don't confuse this alliance with a simple purchase. It

his eyes. "I am not a puppet t

d yet here you are. Because you know that refusing would be f

ists. "I will neve

he felt his breath mix with hers. "You will be mine, Eloise. Not bec

g promise. A shiver ran down her spine, a mixture

hey say," she whispered,

d warmth. "And you are more feisty than I

enty of time to discuss your concerns. But know this, Eloise: I will not tolerate pu

brows. "You don't think I'm

eed you to understand the issues. I protect what is mine. And as soon as you

ing her both angry and intrigued. She wanted to slap h

efusing to give him the satisfac

c smile. He knew this marriage would not be ordinary.

a tormented soul, a man fighting against demons he could not face alone. Éloïse was more