Married to the cold CEO

d as she signed the last pa

as d

t so much as looked her in the eye since she w

The faintest frown touched his lips as he scanned her signature, then set the docum

maybe th

hey were

d. His black hair was slicked back with meticulous precision, his jaw clean-shaven, every line of his

complete lack of warmth. Xavier Lu didn't look at people. He asses

clipped and devoid of inflection. "My assistant will deliv

voice failing her for a

tead, he stepped away from the table, hi

nued. "Dinners. Galas. Family appearances. You will not speak to

ed again

funded, and a monthly allowance will be deposited i

standing here, heart pounding, spin

m

was slowly draining her life and their savings. Leah had fought tooth and nail for years. Selling art

mance. No strings. A marriage of convenie

n, he'd

efore she could tal

, lifting her chin. Her voice ca

nger than necessary. Was that a flicker of curiosi

e turned and walked toward th

he said, back still to her.

icked shut

le

y. Leah sat frozen, the weight of her decisi

overlooking the city skyline, gold trim on every surface. It sm

amount of luxury coul

ansa

tebook, and her cracked purse. As she moved to leave, the elevator doors ope

" she sai

's... going to take

ve assistant. Here's your schedule for the week, along with the key card fo

Amanda's by accident. The assistant was icy c

ent inside," Amanda added. "Sign and

dded si

rned and disappeared back into the elevat

o welcome. No tou

ers and

n for the hotel floor. As the car descended, she

frame, her dark hair styled in soft waves, makeup light but flawless. O

in

f coffee shops for twenty bucks a pop. Still the sister who

now she w

lined with expensive artwork and thick carpeting. She found the r

ble floors, crystal chandelier

didn'

into the velvet couch, and

ad she