 years old Zara Klein was forced to marry, and produce an heir for 41-year-old Kai Adler, who has three months left to live; to save her father's company from bankruptcy. She had to keep up with Kai's inhumane treatment, got pregnant with his child and quietly anticipated his death. But their lives took a drastic turn when Kai miraculously got cured of his illness.



Marriage Pact

“Sir. Mr Klein and Ms Lena are here to see you.” Dean, my assistant said, through the intercom. 


"Let them in," I replied, laying down the pen in my hand. 


Mr Klein walked in with Lena at his heels. I could sense something brewing, the minute they stepped inside. Mr. Klein's expression was unreadable, and there was something cold about the way he scanned the space before he set his gaze on mine. 


Lena then flashed one of those well-practiced smiles, though it never really reached her eyes. 


"Kai," Mr. Klein said; his voice deep, formal as it always was. "I hope we are not disturbing you." 


"Not at all," I said, rising to shake his hand. "It is a surprise. I wasn't expecting a visit." 


Lena flashed me a smile; something danced in her eyes that I couldn't quite place. "We thought we'd drop by.” 


I waved my hand toward the chairs in front of my desk. "Please, have a seat." 


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