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Unlikely partners

Chapter 4 Contract of convenience

Word Count: 743    |    Released on: 30/01/2025

silent except for the soft hum of the city beneath. Ethan sat across from her, his sharp eyes never leaving her face, his posture as rigid and cal

hrough the quiet. His words weren't a question, more of a statem

egal union. In exchange, he would help her get the pendant back. The same pendant her

much she had lost by even considering this option. She was ab

mething else at play here. Ethan didn't care about her or her grandmot

ixture of confusion and frustration. "Why did you cho

You have something I need," he replied flatly. "And you want something I c

, her nails digging into the edges. Was t

voice firm despite the uncertainty swirling insi

. "I'm not buying you, Sophie," he said in a low voice. "But there's a price to eve

o other choice. The alternative was to walk away and lose everythin

aper. She was doing this for the pendant. For the closure she needed. And maybe,

moment, Sophie wondered what was going on inside his mind. Was he re

ers brushing hers as he took it. The touch was brief, almost imperceptible, but Sophie felt it nonetheless. There was s

ought away. This was

hoice," Ethan said, his

on that she had just sold a piece of her soul to a man w

uldn't shake the feeling that this was only the beginning of some

ut what would come next? Was this really the path she wanted to walk? The life she had known seemed

herself standing in the empty hallway, wondering

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“Synopsis for Unlikely Partners When Sophie, a hardworking woman from an average background, crosses paths with Tony Russo, a cold and calculating CEO, their lives are changed forever. Their tragic first encounter leaves Sophie feeling wronged, but fate pulls them back together when she forgets a cherished family heirloom-a pendant given to her by her late grandmother. Tony, driven by the pressures of a corporate crisis and the demands of his stakeholders, sees an opportunity in Sophie. To protect his empire, he proposes a marriage contract-a partnership of convenience masked by public appearances. Sophie reluctantly agrees, finding herself thrust into Tony's opulent mansion and his high-stakes world. As their lives intertwine, Sophie and Tony navigate trust, betrayal, and a growing emotional connection they never expected. Sophie is determined to stand her ground and prove she is more than just a pawn in Tony's calculated plan. Tony, on the other hand, finds his icy exterior slowly melting in the presence of Sophie's charm and resilience. But as secrets from the past and corporate enemies threaten their fragile partnership, Sophie and Tony must confront their own fears and insecurities. Will they remain reluctant partners, or will their forced union bloom into something real? In Unlikely Partners, love collides with ambition, and two opposites discover that sometimes, the heart has its own plans.”
1 Chapter 1 The first encounter2 Chapter 2 Pendant3 Chapter 3 A deal of the heart4 Chapter 4 Contract of convenience5 Chapter 5 Under the same roof6 Chapter 6 Deal sealed in shadows7 Chapter 7 Bonds by promise8 Chapter 8 The fine line9 Chapter 9 The rival gase10 Chapter 10 The price of power11 Chapter 11 Under the surface12 Chapter 12 Torn between love and duty13 Chapter 13 Love stands a chance14 Chapter 14 The edge of despair15 Chapter 15 The edge of despair16 Chapter 16 His love for me