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Bought by Mistake: A Deal Signed In Desperation

Chapter 5 The Locked Door

Word Count: 1199    |    Released on: 11/06/2025

yet hurt me more. I can't ask him to unmarry me and I definitely can't say anything to the press. It was state

d and bossy attitude kept me distanced from that decision. Life here was nothing I eve

th or laughter, i

ng quickly after doing their tasks. I wasn't allowed outside without permission and Ju

slept in a bedroom that felt mor

one is watching me. The cameras were well hidden, but I knew they were there, watc

me felt like a lie

ulian gave me a phone with limited access. I could only contact people on a pre-approved list, which doesn't eve

t call my friends, he would shrug a

This was pure cont

t rooms with each one decorated in a different colour palette. It was like walking through a luxury hotel.

narrow hallway behind a heavy curtain. I had n

re was only one door at the end and it was black, unlike the ot

hidden away from the other ro

keypad blinked red as I got n

the surface of the door but sud

d so that I nearly

rance of the hallway, h

t mean to.."

slow steps. "This part of

"There was no sign and

st a few feet from me. "Stay

what's behind that door?" I questio

nt to know answers to," he answer

not an

said sharply. "All you need

ur prisoner

e," he muttered, then looked aw

t trying to make trouble. I just

he were about to answer

and we'll have a very differen

her word. I stared after him wi

st want answers

t on the book I tried to read or the fancy meal the chef made. I could

ink about was

Why does that one door need a keypad

me sit up. Around midnight, I finally gave up trying to slee

is place,"

d a soft an

ze instantly wher

s my imagination, but it

y. I listened closely and discovered it was coming f

be and slipped

l. I tiptoed down the hall, toward the hidden c

pressed my ear against

was whispering something I coul

y hand on

lit up and BEEP BEEP BEE

k with a pou

ere heavy and fast and it

t back down the hall, around the corner, and into my room. I slammed the door shut, locke

nt, I could explode out of fear. What have I gotten my

light as it poured through the windows and the

cident last night and for a se

ly. I suddenly felt brave. I must find

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Bought by Mistake: A Deal Signed In Desperation
Bought by Mistake: A Deal Signed In Desperation
“Aria Lane is desperate. Her little brother needs surgery, and the bills are too much. When she hears about a job that promises quick money, she signs the contract without reading it carefully. She thinks it's for modeling, but unfortunately, it's not. She signed a marriage contract in disguise. Julian Cross, a cold and powerful billionaire, thought he was paying for a fake marriage to a rich woman who could protect his name. Instead, he ends up married to Aria, a struggling waitress. The deal is done. The wedding is public. If they break it, it could ruin Julian's empire and leave Aria worse off than before. Living together is a disaster at first. Julian is cold and angry. Aria is stubborn and full of fire. But the more they fight, the more they can't stay away from each other. Under the anger, a real connection starts to grow. Still, secrets hang between them. Julian doesn't know Aria's hidden link to a tragedy from his past. Aria doesn't know the whole truth about why Julian needed the marriage in the first place. When the lies come out, their fragile trust will break-and only real love can fix what money never could. They signed the contract by mistake. But falling in love might be the real risk.”