Nosihle_Mahlangu

She never believed in love. He never believed in forever. But one contract will change everything.
When struggling entrepreneur Emma is forced into an arranged marriage to secure her family’s legacy, she agrees—on one condition: it’s strictly business. No love. No emotions. Just a means to an end.
George , a powerful CEO with his own reasons for needing a wife. Cold, calculating, and dangerously charming, he sees marriage as nothing more than a strategic move—until he finds himself drawn to the woman who refuses to fall for him.
As passion sparks and lines blur, their carefully crafted contract begins to crumble. Secrets unravel, past wounds resurface, and suddenly, the vows they swore meant nothing… mean everything.
Can they fight the undeniable pull between them? Or will their love story be over before it even begins?

The contract Bride

The charity event was another public appearance, another night of playing the perfect couple.

Emma expected George to keep his usual cold distance. Instead, he did something unexpected.

He held her hand.

It wasn't just for the cameras. His grip was firm, his touch warm.

And when they were introduced to a powerful investor, he pulled her close and said, "My wife and I are honored to be here."

Why did those two words make her heart race?

After dinner, they danced. His hands rested lightly on her waist, and for the first time, she wasn't thinking about their contract.

"Why are you being nice to me?" she asked, looking up at him.

His gaze flickered. "Would you rather I wasn't?"

Before she could answer, a photographer's flash went off, pulling them back to reality.

But why did it feel real?

A Night of Pretending… or Not?