Ella Anderson's life takes an unexpected turn when her boss, the enigmatic billionaire Enzo Kingston, proposes marriage after a scandalous one-night stand. Pressured by her boyfriend, Jake, to accept the offer and steal Enzo's fortune, Ella finds herself caught between loyalty and temptation. As she navigates a web of deceit, power, and dangerous secrets, Ella's feelings for Enzo begin to grow. But just as she's ready to abandon the plan, she discovers Enzo has known about her betrayal all along. Will Ella choose love and redemption or risk everything for greed? Just Say 'Yes' is a thrilling tale of betrayal, passion, and the ultimate test of loyalty that will leave you breathless until the very last page.
Chapter 1: The Proposal
Ella Anderson adjusted her skirt nervously as she walked into the towering Kingston Corporation headquarters. The sheer size of the glass building screamed wealth and power, a sharp contrast to her simple life. She glanced down at her scuffed heels, wishing she'd invested in new ones for today. But rent and groceries had left little room for luxuries.
She took a shaky breath as she stepped into the elevator, clutching her resume like a lifeline. Her job as an administrative assistant was mundane, but it paid the bills. Yet nothing could have prepared her for the storm awaiting her on the top floor.
The elevator dinged. The air shifted the moment she stepped into the office of Enzo Kingston, her enigmatic boss. He sat behind a massive mahogany desk, his piercing green eyes fixed on her. His presence was magnetic, and at 7 feet tall, with an athletic build and a tattoo peeking from under his crisp collar, he was every bit as intimidating as the rumors suggested.
"Miss Anderson," he said, his deep voice sending a shiver down her spine.
"Yes, sir?" she stammered, hoping her nervousness didn't show.
"I need a wife."
Ella blinked, sure she'd misheard him. "Excuse me?"
Enzo leaned back in his chair, his eyes narrowing as if challenging her to question him. "I said I need a wife. And I want you to marry me."
Her world tilted. She clutched the edge of the desk to steady herself.
"You're joking," she managed, her voice barely above a whisper.
"I don't joke, Miss Anderson," he replied coldly, his tone devoid of emotion. "This isn't about love. It's a business arrangement. You marry me, and in return, you'll be compensated generously."
Her mind raced. She thought back to that night, the night that changed everything.
One Month Earlier
The company gala had been extravagant. Ella had been assigned to oversee the event, ensuring every detail was perfect. Enzo rarely attended these events, but that night, he had shown up, exuding power and detachment.
What no one else saw was the moment he stumbled into the empty lounge, his normally composed demeanor shattered.
"Mr. Kingston?" Ella had called out hesitantly.
His gaze met hers, hazy and unfocused. "Leave."
She hesitated. Something was wrong. He was too pale, too unlike himself.
"You don't look well," she said softly, ignoring his glare.
"I said, leave," he growled, but his legs buckled before he could finish.
Instinctively, she rushed to his side, catching him before he fell. His body was warm, his breaths ragged.
"Someone... spiked my drink," he muttered.
Her heart raced. She knew she should call security, but the vulnerable way he looked at her stopped her. Against her better judgment, she helped him to a nearby suite.
What happened next was a blur, a series of moments she couldn't forget even if she tried. The heat of his touch, the way he whispered her name, the magnetic pull she hadn't been able to resist.
The morning after, he had left without a word, and Ella convinced herself it was just a mistake, a one-time lapse in judgment.
Present Day
Now, standing in his office, the weight of his proposal felt suffocating.
"Why me?" she asked finally, her voice trembling.
Enzo's expression remained unreadable. "You're discreet, loyal, and unremarkable."
Unremarkable. The word stung more than she cared to admit.
Before she could respond, he stood, towering over her. "Think it over. You have 48 hours to decide."
And just like that, she was dismissed.
Ella stormed into her tiny apartment later that evening, her mind a whirlwind of confusion and disbelief.
"Jake!" she called, dropping her bag on the couch.
Her boyfriend of four years appeared from the kitchen, a beer in hand. His easy smile faltered when he saw her face.
"What's wrong?"
She paced the room, her words tumbling out in a rush. "My boss proposed to me. Marriage. Out of nowhere."
Jake blinked, then let out a low whistle. "The Enzo Kingston? The billionaire?"
"Yes!" she exclaimed, throwing her hands up. "He said it's a business deal, nothing personal. But still, it's insane, right?"
Jake's expression shifted, a calculating look she'd never seen before. "What exactly did he offer?"
Ella paused, frowning. "I didn't ask for details. I was too shocked."
He took a long sip of his beer, his gaze thoughtful. "You should do it."
Her jaw dropped. "What?"
"Think about it, Ella. He's offering you a way out of this dump. A chance to live the life you've always wanted. You'd be crazy not to take it."
She stared at him, stunned. "You can't be serious."
Jake set his beer down, his eyes locking onto hers. "Look, it's not like you love him. It's just a deal, right? Take the money, secure your future, and then we can figure out how to-" He stopped, his words hanging ominously in the air.
"How to what?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
He hesitated before leaning closer. "How to make sure we both benefit from this. Think about it, Ella. We could start over. No more struggling. No more late rent payments. Just say yes."
Her heart pounded. The idea was as tempting as it was terrifying. But Jake didn't know the full truth. He didn't know about that night with Enzo.
"Jake, this is insane," she said, her voice wavering.
"Is it?" he countered, his tone sharp. "Or is it the opportunity of a lifetime?"
The room fell silent. Ella's mind raced with possibilities and consequences.
The Next Day
Ella stood outside Enzo's office, her palms sweating. She hadn't slept all night, Jake's words echoing in her mind.
When the door opened, Enzo was seated at his desk, as calm and composed as ever.
"You've made your decision," he said, not a question but a statement.
She nodded, her throat dry. "I'll do it."
A ghost of a smile flickered across his lips, sending a shiver down her spine.
"Good," he said, standing. "Then let's begin."
"Begin what?" she asked nervously.
His gaze locked onto hers, intense and unyielding. "Your new life."
Ella doesn't notice the flicker of amusement in Enzo's eyes as he picks up his phone. "It's done," he says into the receiver. "Prepare everything. She's in."
Unbeknownst to Ella, Enzo had orchestrated the entire situation, and she had just walked into his trap.
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?
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Sandra Hill, the long-lost real heiress of the Hill family, was shunned by her own kin. Instead of embracing her, they bestowed their affection upon an impostor. They even arranged her to marry a vegetative man in place of her so-called “sister”. Sandra sneered, refusing to put up with this humiliation, cut off ties with the Hill family immediately and ran into the flash marriage with Wesley Cooper, her unconscious billionaire husband. With her incredible medical skills, she defied the odds and revived him. Little did she expect that her husband spoiled her with all his love... A medical genius, a computer prodigy, a national treasure in painting, and a racing legend... Her husband revealed her various identities, leaving the Hill family regretful. Her father came pleading, "It's Dad's fault. Please come back." Her mother wept, "Mom will protect you from now on. Please come back." Even her five brothers knelt before he, begging for forgiveness. Yet, Sandra's smile held a hint of mockery as she vowed, “Never!”