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

But the moment his lips met hers, something shifted.

The world around them disappeared.

There was no contract, no cold agreement—just his hands tightening around her waist, pulling her closer as if he couldn't help himself.

When he finally pulled away, his eyes were unreadable. "You really commit to the act, don't you?"

She forced a smirk. "I learned from the best."

But as they left the party, neither of them could ignore what had just happened.

The First Real Kiss