
Aria’s world comes crashing down when her abusive ex-fiancé drugs her, forcing her to flee into the arms of a man she doesn’t know—a man who turns out to be Alexander Sinclair, a cold and powerful billionaire with an iron will. To protect his beloved grandmother and keep family pressures at bay, Alexander strikes a shocking deal with Aria: marry him for one year, and in return, he’ll give her financial freedom and help her escape her troubled past. But there’s more to this contract than either of them anticipates. Alexander suffers from gynophobia, a fear of women that has kept him isolated and distant from any romantic relationships—except with Aria. Somehow, she’s the only woman who doesn’t trigger his phobia, and his desire to protect her grows stronger with each passing day. As their fake marriage unfolds, secrets from the past begin to surface. Alexander’s forgotten childhood memories may hold the key to their mysterious connection. Caught between the pressures of a contract marriage, an unpredictable ex-fiancé, and a powerful love neither of them expected, can Aria and Alexander find a way to break free of their pasts and embrace the future they’re fated to share?


Bound By Fate: The Billionaire's Contract Bride

Jessica stood rooted to the spot, her hands trembling as she gripped her purse. Her eyes couldn’t have deceived her. Alexander kissed Aria—right there, in front of everyone. This was no longer a simple contract. 


“That little… I’ll make sure she regrets this,” Jessica hissed under her breath, her voice sharp with venom. Without sparing another glance at the couple, she stormed out of the venue, her mind already racing with schemes for revenge. Behind her, Marilyn Morrison’s grating laugh echoed, only adding fuel to her fury. Aria would pay. She would suffer. 


Meanwhile, Aria stood frozen, her lips still tingling from the unexpected kiss. She blinked up at Alexander, her heart pounding erratically. The kiss wasn’t just good—it was overwhelming. She hated herself for wanting more, but how could she not? This was Alexander… 


“I… Alex…” she stammered, her voice barely audible as she tried to gather her thoughts. 


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