Anna

Evelyn Carter never imagined she'd be sitting across from Damian Lancaster, the ruthless billionaire known for his cold demeanor and calculated decisions. But when her younger brother's medical bills spiral out of control, and she's left with no options, Damian presents her with an unthinkable proposal-a one-year contract marriage. For Damian, marriage is nothing but a business deal. His grandfather has given him an ultimatum: settle down or lose his inheritance. Evelyn is the perfect candidate-independent, uninterested in his wealth, and desperate enough to agree. The rules are simple: no emotions, no complications, and absolutely no romance. But as they navigate high-society events, media scrutiny, and the undeniable tension between them, the lines begin to blur. What happens when a contract turns into something real? With secrets from the past threatening to resurface and emotions neither of them expected, will they walk away when the contract ends, or will love rewrite the terms?

Chapter 21: Just Tell Me the Truth