LJDRLwanen

[Mature Content!]
In the heart of a bustling metropolis where ambition and dreams collide, Ella, a talented yet struggling artist, finds herself facing a crushing blow. Her world shatters as her ex-boyfriend exchanges vows with her former best friend, a betrayal that leaves her feeling humiliated and lost. 

Desperate for a change, an escape from her heartache, she impulsively agrees to a marriage of convenience with Damien Stone, a mysterious and enigmatic billionaire CEO. Damien, needing a temporary wife to appease his demanding board of directors and secure his position, sees the arrangement as mutually beneficial. As they enter this calculated agreement, both with their own hidden agendas, an unexpected spark ignites between them. 

Amidst the carefully constructed facade of their marriage, a genuine attraction blossoms, challenging their preconceived notions and altering the course of their lives in ways they never imagined.

From Heartbreak to High Society

I must've dozed off at my desk, the sketchbook a pillow under my cheek. The soft light of morning filtered through the curtains.

"Mom?" Madison poked her head in the room. "Are you up?"

I blinked awake. "Yeah, honey, just getting started. Go ahead and set the table, I'll whip up some breakfast in a bit."

"What're we having?" She hovered in the doorway. Her hair was pulled back, ready for her day.

"Yes!" She beamed, then paused, her hand on the doorframe. "Are you okay? You seem..."

"I'm fine, just tired. Go on, I'll be out in a minute."

She hesitated, then finally disappeared into the living room. I pushed myself up from the desk, my neck sore from sleeping in an awkward position.

Breakfast with a Side of Bold