Nicole never expected a one-night stand with her cold, emotionally detached CEO to change her life. But when a failed attack by her vengeful ex-boyfriend leads her into the arms of Leonard Richardson Litt, one night of pleasure results in an unexpected pregnancy.

Leonard seeks to control, but Nicole refuses to be just another tool in his powerful world. In the course of their marriage built on obligation, she stumbles upon a shocking truth-Leonard has a rare medical condition, making her pregnancy nothing but a miracle.

For the first time in his life, Leonard is forced to confront feelings he never thought himself capable of having. But as Nicole’s past comes back to haunt her, and Leonard’s walls start to crumble, their strigent arrangement turns into something neither of them expected—something real.

Can love truly grow in a marriage that began as a contract? Or will the ghosts of their pasts tear them apart before they have a chance at happiness?

The cook returned to the dining room with lightning speed just as I got up in fear.


"I'm sorry sir." I apologized as I took in the mess I have made. 


"I'm sorry sir." The cook apologized, bowing slightly. She began to clean up hurriedly with a surprised look on her face. I had no idea why I spat the food out or why it tasted the way it did in my tongue. 


"Clean up, then go get your things. You're fired." Leonard declared. He didn't eat from the food, and had no idea what was wrong with the food.


She continued to clean, her surprise had given way for anguish, yet she said nothing to plead her cause. She left once she was done, probably to get her things.


"You can't fire her." I said to Leonard once I was sure she was out of earshot. I didn't want her to hear Leonard speak to me with his usual arrogance.


Chapter 34 - Chapter thirty four: It's Nicole