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The police quickly apprehended Jack and took him away in handcuffs, as Ethan and Emily watched, relieved."Thank God you're okay," Ethan said, pulling Emily close to him."I'm fine," Emily said, still feeling the sting of the slap on her cheek. "But we need to be careful. Who knows what else Jack is capable of?"Ethan nodded, looking around to make sure that they were safe. "We need to leave town," he said. "At least for a little while. Until things calm down."Emily knew that he was right. They couldn't take any chances, not after what had happened. "Okay," she said. "Where do you want to go?"Ethan thought for a moment, then looked at her with a smile. "How about Paris?""Paris?" Emily repeated, her eyes widening. "Are you serious?"Ethan nodded. "We've always talked about going there. And now seems like the perfect time. We can take some time to relax, enjoy ourselves, and forget about everything else."Emily couldn't help but smile. Paris had always been her dream destination, and
CONTRACT MARRIAGE Chapter 23
(A few days earlier) Emily's heart was pounding in her chest as she stared at the woman standing in front of her. She felt as though she was in a nightmare, unable to wake up from the terrible reality that was unfolding before her."Ethan's fiancée?" Emily repeated, her voice trembling.The woman smirked again. "Yes, that's right. I'm Kaitlyn."Ethan stepped forward, trying to take Emily's hand, but she pulled away. "Emily, let me explain," he said, desperation creeping into his voice.Emily shook her head, feeling tears welling up in her eyes. "How long?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Ethan hesitated for a moment before answering. "A few months," he said. "But it's complicated. I didn't mean for it to happen."Emily felt a wave of anger wash over her, drowning out the pain and the confusion. "Complicated?" she repeated, her voice rising. "What does that even mean? You're married to me, Ethan. We have a contract, remember?"Ethan's face fell, and he looked away, unable
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The next few weeks were tense and fraught with conflict. Ethan's father was relentless in his efforts to break up their marriage, and he used every means at his disposal to do so.He hired private investigators to dig up dirt on Emily, hoping to find something that would force Ethan to end the marriage contract. He also tried to bribe Ethan with promises of wealth and power if he would leave Emily and marry someone more suitable.But Ethan refused to back down. He stood by Emily's side, through every accusation and threat.Emily, for her part, was terrified. She had never been at the center of such intense conflict before, and she didn't know how to handle it. But Ethan was her rock, and he gave her the strength she needed to keep going.One day, Emily was walking home from the market when she heard footsteps behind her. She turned around, expecting to see a stranger, but instead, she saw Brian."What do you want?" she said, her voice trembling.Brian smirked. "I just wanted to check
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Days passed by, and Emily could tell that Ethan was still unsettled by what he had learned about her family. He had been distant and moody, and it made her worry.One evening, she decided to confront him. "Ethan, is everything okay?" she asked, her voice soft.Ethan looked up from his laptop, his expression guarded. "Yeah, everything's fine," he said, but Emily could tell he was lying.She sat down next to him, her heart heavy. "You don't have to pretend with me," she said. "I know something is bothering you. You can talk to me about it."Ethan sighed, then closed his laptop. "It's just...I can't stop thinking about what I found out about your family," he said. "I feel like you've been keeping so much from me, and I don't know if I can trust you anymore."Emily felt a pang of hurt. She had never meant to keep anything from him, but she understood why he felt that way. "I'm sorry," she said. "I should have told you about my family. But you have to understand, it's not easy for me to ta
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Emily felt like she had been punched in the gut as she listened to Ethan on the phone. She couldn't believe he was willing to go to such lengths to keep her, even if it meant nullifying their marriage contract.She backed away slowly, feeling like a traitor for eavesdropping, but unable to tear herself away from the conversation."I know what I'm doing," Ethan was saying. "I'll make sure that Brian doesn't get in the way."Emily felt a surge of fear. What did Ethan mean by that? Was he planning to hurt Brian?She knew she had to confront Ethan, but she didn't know how to do it without revealing that she had overheard his conversation.The next few days were tense, with Emily feeling like she was walking on eggshells around Ethan. She tried to act normal, but it was hard, knowing what she knew.One day, when Ethan was out of the house, Emily decided to take matters into her own hands. She went to their lawyer's office and asked to see the contract.The lawyer was hesitant at first, but
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After the trial, Emily and Ethan decided to take some time away from the chaos of their lives. They booked a luxurious cabin in the mountains, hoping to find some peace.As they sat in front of the fireplace, Emily couldn't help but feel grateful for Ethan's survival. She knew that it was a miracle that he had made it through the attack, and she was thankful that they had each other."Ethan," she said, breaking the silence. "I'm sorry for everything that happened."Ethan looked at her, surprised. "What do you mean, Emily?""I mean, I'm sorry for how things turned out. I know that we got into this marriage contract as a business deal, but I never thought it would turn out like this," Emily said, tears welling up in her eyes.Ethan took her hand, squeezing it gently. "Emily, I'm the one who should be sorry. I never meant for things to get so out of hand. I just wanted to keep you safe," he said, his voice filled with regret."I know," Emily said. "And I understand why you did what you d
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Months passed, and Emily and Ethan had begun to rebuild their lives, putting the trauma and danger of their past behind them. They had finally married in a beautiful ceremony, surrounded by family and friends, and they were looking forward to a bright future together.But then, one night, as they were returning home from a dinner party, they heard the sound of footsteps following them. They turned around to see a group of masked men, their faces hidden by dark hoods.Ethan pulled Emily close, his hand on his gun. "Who are you?" he demanded.The leader of the group stepped forward, his eyes glinting in the moonlight. "We're here to settle a score," he said, his voice filled with venom.Emily and Ethan knew that they were in trouble. They had no idea who these men were, or what they wanted from them.But then, the leader of the group pulled off his hood, and Emily gasped in shock. It was Ethan's brother, the same man who had helped them take down their enemies months before."What's goi
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Emily and Ethan sat on their couch, their hearts racing with fear as they watched the FBI agent look through their files. They had just fought off their enemies, and now they were facing another battle.Ethan knew that he had done nothing wrong, but he also knew that the FBI would be thorough in their investigation. He had nothing to hide, but he was worried about the impact this would have on his business and his family."Is there anything I can get you?" Emily asked the agent, trying to be hospitable."No, thank you," the agent replied, not taking his eyes off the files.Ethan cleared his throat, trying to get the agent's attention. "Agent Johnson, I understand that you're just doing your job, but is there any way we can speed up the investigation? We have a business to run and a family to take care of."The agent looked up at Ethan, his expression stern. "I understand your concerns, Mr. Adams, but we have to be thorough in our investigation. We're dealing with a serious matter here
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