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hand. Her heart felt as heavy as the shelves of dusty old books around her. For decades, this store had been a part of her fam

er down, the customers weren't coming, and the bills kept piling up. She

, but froze when a tall man walked in. He was dressed in a sharp, dark suit, the kind that screamed money. Everything about

asn't quite judgmental, but close. Then

ed, his deep voice sm

aightened

ing closer. "I've come to speak

. "An opportunity? Are you sur

steady, unwavering. May w

man felt out of place. What could som

't us

gently but firmly. "And it

h to the gut. How did he know about her situ

g to the small office in the

books threatened to topple over. She took a seat behind her desk,

asked, folding her hands t

You're behind on rent, and unless you find a way to

ing the harsh truth spoken s

you kno

things," he replied smoothly. "

picion creeping in. "Why w

e said, his voice as calm as if he wer

that Elena burst into nervous laughter

as said, his expre

crack a smile, to say it was a prank.

id, shaking her head. "

e to save this place. I know you're not in a relations

his words. "Why on earth would someone l

business deal I'm negotiating, one that requires me to appear stable and fami

ger for money?" she asked, d

offering you a way to do that. Six months of your time in exchange for financial freedom. Once

bad romance novel. But as ridiculous as it seemed, she

I have to do?" she

ts, smile for the cameras, and act the part. In private, our li

er six m

th your bookstore saved, and a settlement th

it sounded simple. But marrying a stranger, even tempora

s do I have that you'll hol

sk. "This is a legally binding contract. My lawyers have ensured ever

it might explode. This wasn't just

he said finally, her voic

ourse. But don't take too long. Opport

ce on her desk. She thought about her parents and how hard they'd wor

out, stopping Luc

is expressio

ce steadier now. "But I need to know w

men in my world. You're honest, hardworking, and most important

nge tension. For the first time, Elena felt like she wa

omorrow night. We'll

e, leaving her alone with a decision