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whirlwind of emotions she was struggling to suppress. She adjusted the collar of her

ad sa

ouragement laced with desperation. "It's the opportunity of a lifetime," he had said. But as she stood

e gotten he

es white. The numbers ticked upward, her heartbeat matching their rhythm. When the doors o

here

e outlined by the city skyline. He looked every bit the devil in

rning around. His deep voice sent a

replied, her voice b

ercing green eyes locking

clock. It was 9:01

ne sharp. "If you're going to be my

words hit he

ioning to the leather ch

ing her bag like a lifeline. Enzo moved to si

be strictly contractual. You'll attend functions, smile for the cameras, and play the

furrowed. "

d isn't as pristine as it appears, Miss Anderson. Being associated with me co

be reassuring, but they

rsonal life?" she

hardened. "You

tched. "What

ht compromise this arrangement," he said mat

ke sent a jolt th

r argument. "This marriage is a facade, Miss Anderson. Any o

slowly, he

n his chair, his gaze calc

esk. Ella's eyes scanned the document,

ever. "Standard procedure. It outlines the terms of our arran

r mind racing with doubts. But then she thought of Jake, of t

reath, she si

n unreadable. "You'll move into my penthouse tomor

ach twisted

gagement will be announced at a charity gal

the look in his eyes silenced her. Th

f fear and uncertainty. The elevator ride down fel

ving into a faint smirk. She had take

his phone, di

"Prepare the penthouse. And make sure

other end replied

he'll play her part. She

s wasn't just about appearances. Ella Anderson was more than a pawn

case. The reality of her decision was sinking in. Tomorrow, she would

d. It was a mes

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r chance, Ella. D

o be their chance, but she couldn't shake the feeling that she was

p, her mind replayed En

't have

wondered if she had just