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his reluctant bride

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Time 2h 22m

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A contract signed in ink. A marriage built on lies. And a man who vowed never to love.

Valeria Sinclair never wanted to marry Lucian Sterling the ruthless, unreadable CEO who treats their marriage like a business deal. Cold, calculated, and dangerously intelligent, he doesn't believe in love-only control.

But as she's pulled into his world of power, wealth, and hidden secrets, Valeria begins to see the cracks in his icy exterior. The stolen glances. The way his grip tightens when another man looks at her. The silent ways he protects her.

Then, she uncovers the ultimate betrayal-a secret that shatters everything. A hidden contract clause. A deal she was never meant to know about.

Heartbroken, she walks away. But Lucian Sterling is not the kind of man who lets go of what's his.

Enemies-to-lovers | Arranged Marriage | Billionaire CEO | Betrayal & RedemptionAll Rights Reserved

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