Henry_Raggins

COMPLETED!!!

-WARNING - ADULT AND MATURED SCENES WERE DEPICTED IN THIS BOOK

In the game of love, these two players don't intend to win. 

*Dual POV:*

*Richard Wellington's Story*

Born with a weak heart, billionaire Richard Wellington has always shielded himself from love, fearing the risk of heartbreak. But when his parents insist he chooses a wife from a selection of 15 high-society candidates, Richard must confront his deepest fears.

*Sofia Blake (Reed)'s Story*

Fashion enthusiast Sofia Blake has been burned by love and believes it's a fool's game. Desperate to escape her cruel stepmother and evil stepsisters, Sofia accepts a job as Richard's personal assistant and judge for his wife search. But as she navigates the treacherous waters of high society, Sofia finds herself drawn to the one man she's supposed to resist.

As Richard and Sofia work together, their initial disdain for each other slowly gives way to a forbidden attraction. But with their past heartaches and fears threatening to tear them apart, can they find a way to heal and open their hearts to each other?

Will the Wellington Empire's legacy be secured, or will Richard and Sofia's love be the downfall of everything they hold dear?"

What happens when these two individuals who hate each other and are unreceptive to love, starts growing feelings for each other?

A Wife for the Billionaire

The silence stretched like a living breathing thing.

Richard sat staring at Alicia, who returned his gaze in kind. It felt like a challenge and the tension was charging. Hairs on the back of my neck stood like thorns on a rose.

Not even the loquacious twins dared utter a word, or make a sound.

"Kpohoh! Kpohoh!" Felix coughed, appearing from the entrance hall with a tray of wine, the bottle as dark as the night and two flutes.

The sounds deafening against the silence. All eyes turned to glare at him.

"Sorry" was all he muttered, looking all innocent.

It was obvious he didn't know what had been happening or the tension he just broke.

Setting the tray carefully on the ceramic gold table, he uncorked the bottle and poured. Handing one to Alicia and the other to Richard, which the billionaire reluctantly accepted.

SOFIA