In other to please his mother and gain full heritage of his father's company, james makes a deal with emily .
Rain drummed against the large windows of the Sterling mansion, mirroring the storm brewing within its walls. Alexander Sterling stood in his father's grand study, the walls adorned with accolades and memories of the Sterling legacy. The scent of aged leather and polished wood lingered in the air as he contemplated the weight of his impending responsibilities.
His father, Richard Sterling, entered the room, a seasoned executive with a distinguished air about him. The lines on his face told tales of a life dedicated to building a corporate empire.
"Alexander, the time has come for me to step down and pass on the reins of Sterling Corporation," Richard declared, his voice carrying the wisdom of years in the business world.
Alexander's eyes widened in surprise. "But Dad, you've built this company. I'm not sure I'm ready."
"You are more than ready, my son," Richard reassured, placing a firm hand on Alexander's shoulder. "However, there's a storm on the horizon. Your step-brother, Stephen, is a formidable opponent and of course a nuisance and as my eldest and legal child I want and know you will do well but it would be so unfair and unreasonable to just hand over the company to you. And also to run a company one must be wise and matured so I have come up with the conclusion that whosoever gets married first and proves to be responsible i shall hand over the company. I have discussed with your brother and he has expressed his willingness to settle down but I fear he cannot handle the company well and it would crumble under his rule.
'Get married' that was nearly impossible for Alex. Since he found out that his girlfriend Rihanna was cheating on him with his step brother, he vowed never to fall in love ever again. But then he hated his brother so much that he was not ready to lose the company to him even though he was already financially independent. So in that dimly lit study,Alexander unfolded a strategy involving a strategic alliance, a marriage to strengthen the company's position. But still he hesitated, absorbing the gravity of the proposal.
"Dad, marriage? I never imagined it would come to this," Alexander confessed, running his fingers through his hair in frustration.
Richard nodded solemnly. "This is not a decision taken lightly, Alex. It's about securing the future, not just for you but for the generations that will follow. We need someone who can stand with you, someone who won't buckle under the pressure."
The following day, Alexander discussed the plan with his mother, Eleanor, whose determination to protect the family legacy mirrored his father's. The search for a suitable candidate began.
Later that week, Alexander sought solace and advice from his best friend, William. They sat in the dimly lit bar, glasses clinking as the weight of the proposal hung in the air.
"Will, my father wants me to marry to secure the company," Alexander confessed, his gaze fixed on the amber liquid in his glass.
William leaned forward, concern etched on his face. "Marriage? Alex, are you sure about this? It's a huge commitment, not just for the company but for you personally."
"I know, Will. But it's the only way to protect what Dad has built and besides i can't let my stupid excuse of a brother get the company over me Stephen won't hesitate to destroy everything," Alexander replied, frustration evident in his voice.
'I must do something about it will I am going to get my self a wife'
' marriage is not a business deal that can be secured in matter of minutes Alex, it takes time I don't want you to jump into something you are not ready for' Will advised
'No worries i know exactly what to do '
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"
After a painful breakup with her boyfriend of two years who coldly told her to her face that he couldn't keep dating her because she was too uptight--In a moment of anger and defiance, Anna decided to throw caution to the wind for one reckless night. She headed to the wildest club in Texas, determined to lose herself in the chaos. But fate had other plans. To her shock, she ran into her ex-boyfriend at the club. Desperate to save face, she made a split-second decision and approached a stranger, pretending he was her new boyfriend. What she never anticipated was the magnetic pull she would feel towards him or the fact that she'd end up going home with this mystery man. Soon enough, the real surprise hit her--this stranger wasn't just anyone; he was her new boss. What begins as a night of rebellion spirals into a whirlwind of forbidden attraction, societal pressure and hidden affairs. And now there are so many things at stake. Find out how this story unfolds.
June Rivera was divorced by her husband after three years of marriage because he wanted to be with her sister who was pregnant for him. Kicked to the curb with a divorce and rejected by her parents,she struggles to make ends meet and get a job until she saves Luis Ambrose from an accident - the only child of Rafael Ambrose, a widowed man and the CEO of Ambrose Corporation. When little Luis asks to have her as a nanny, and Rafael's mother pressures him to get married, they draw a contract. To be Luis's nanny and his fake wife for one year in exchange for 50 million dollars!
COALESCENCE OF THE FIVE SERIES BOOK ONE: THE 5-TIME REJECTED GAMMA & THE LYCAN KING BOOK TWO: THE ROGUES WHO WENT ROGUE BOOK THREE: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTRESS & THE HARDENED DUKE *** BOOK ONE: After being rejected by 5 mates, Gamma Lucianne pleaded with the Moon Goddess to spare her from any further mate-bonds. To her dismay, she is being bonded for the sixth time. What’s worse is that her sixth-chance mate is the most powerful creature ruling over all werewolves and Lycans - the Lycan King himself. She is certain, dead certain, that a rejection would come sooner or later, though she hopes for it to be sooner. King Alexandar was ecstatic to meet his bonded mate, and couldn’t thank their Goddess enough for gifting him someone so perfect. However, he soon realizes that this gift is reluctant to accept him, and more than willing to sever their bond. He tries to connect with her but she seems so far away. He is desperate to get intimate with her but she seems reluctant to open up to him. He tries to tell her that he is willing to commit to her for the rest of his life but she doesn’t seem to believe him. He is pleading for a chance: a chance to get to know her; a chance to show her that he’s different; and a chance to love her. But when not-so-subtle crushes, jealous suitors, self-entitled Queen-wannabes, an old flame, a silent protector and a past wedding engagement threaten to jeopardize their relationship, will Lucianne and Xandar still choose to be together? Is their love strong enough to overcome everything and everyone? Or will Lucianne resort to enduring a sixth rejection from the one person she thought she could entrust her heart with?
Kallie, a mute who had been ignored by her husband for five years since their wedding, also suffered the loss of her pregnancy due to her cruel mother-in-law. After the divorce, she learned that her ex-husband had quickly gotten engaged to the woman he truly loved. Holding her slightly rounded belly, she realized that he had never really cared for her. Determined, she left him behind, treating him as a stranger. Yet, after she left, he scoured the globe in search of her. When their paths crossed once more, Kallie had already found new happiness. For the first time, he pleaded humbly, "Please don't leave me..." But Kallie's response was firm and dismissive, cutting through any lingering ties. "Get lost!"
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."