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When her business and the gallery she inherited from her mother burn to the ground, Nicolette Voss is determined to rebuild—and get revenge on her father.

She turned to her father’s rival, Julius Allens, for an alliance, only to find that his son, Alaric, is now the new CEO.

Alaric is willing to help, but on one condition—she must be his wife for a year.

They called him Ruthless Alaric after an infamous incident 6 years ago. Alaric is back in town, and so are the crumbs of his past. But he is determined to change everything with a wife.

He has his hidden agenda.
She needs her revenge.

But will this marriage between storm and steel survive the heat? Or will deep secrets beyond their control destroy them both?

The Contract With Her Father's Billionaire Rival

"That is… that's just…" Alaric trailed off, his brow creasing in awe.

Nicolette chuckled at the expression on his face. That was a great suggestion, and he knew it too.

She watched as he stroked his chin in thought, his confusion filling her with more joy, but she didn't say anything. She gave him time to digest the whole idea.

Nicolette walked to the big bed in the room and sank on it. She was shocked at the softness, and she knew if Alaric wasn't standing there right now, she would collapse into it.

"I mean…" Alaric paused, clearly stunned. He scratched his head, pacing around the room. "It's genius. I don't know why I didn't think of that."

Her cheeks warmed unexpectedly, her heart skipping at his compliment, her mind drifting to that kiss. She shook the memory from her head but held her smile, trying not to let him see her blush. "Thank you."

30. Defeat And Desperation.