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CONTRACT MARRIAGE Chapter 27
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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Ethan and Emily spent the next few days preparing for their next move. They knew that they needed to gather as much evidence as possible to take down the man who had been threatening them. They went through their emails, text messages, and phone records, looking for anything that could be used against him.Finally, they found what they were looking for. It was a document that detailed the man's illegal business dealings, including bribery and extortion. They knew that this document was the key to bringing him down.Ethan arranged a meeting with the man at a local coffee shop. He brought along the document, ready to confront him with his wrongdoings.The man arrived, looking smug and confident. "I see you've come around to my way of thinking," he said, sitting down across from Ethan.Ethan didn't waste any time. "I have something to show you," he said, sliding the document across the table.The man glanced at it briefly before pushing it back towards Ethan. "I'm not interested in your
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Ethan braced himself as the man lunged toward him. He was ready for a fight. Emily stood back, watching with bated breath.The man's fist connected with Ethan's jaw, but he barely felt it. He swung back, landing a solid punch to the man's gut.The man doubled over in pain, gasping for air. Ethan seized the opportunity and grabbed the evidence, ready to make his move.But suddenly, the man pulled out a gun from his coat pocket, pointing it directly at Ethan.Ethan froze, his heart pounding in his chest. He had been so focused on taking the man down that he had forgotten about the possibility of a weapon.Emily screamed, stepping in front of Ethan. "No! Please don't!"The man sneered, his finger tightening on the trigger. "Get out of the way, woman. This is between me and your husband."Ethan could feel his adrenaline surging, his mind racing for a way out of this situation. He couldn't let Emily get hurt.He took a step forward, his hands up in surrender. "Okay, okay. Just put the gun
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"I don't know where I am," Emily said, her voice shaking. "But they're going to kill me if you don't do what they say. They want you to come to a location and bring the evidence you have against them. They want to destroy it."Ethan's heart sank. He knew that they couldn't let the evidence fall into the wrong hands. But he also knew that he couldn't risk Emily's life."I'll do it," he said firmly. "But I need to know that you're safe.""They haven't hurt me yet," Emily said. "But please, Ethan, be careful. I love you.""I love you too," Ethan said, feeling a lump form in his throat.He hung up the phone and turned to Rodriguez. "We have to do what they say. They have Emily."Rodriguez nodded grimly. "I'll go with you. We'll have a backup, but we have to be careful."Ethan felt a surge of gratitude toward his friend. Together, they made their way to the location that Emily had given them. As they approached, Ethan's heart pounded with fear and anticipation.The building was run-down an
CONTRACT MARRIAGE Chapter 33
Ethan sat at the defendant's table, feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders. He knew that the evidence against him was damning, but he couldn't let his sister pay the price for his mistakes."I'm not going to confess to anything," Ethan said firmly, his voice steady despite the fear he felt inside.The woman holding Chloe hostage smirked. "Suit yourself," she said. "But don't say I didn't warn you."Ethan watched as the woman brought out a small device and pressed a button. Suddenly, Chloe screamed, and Ethan felt his heart skip a beat."What did you do?" Ethan demanded, his voice shaking."I implanted a microchip in your sister's brain," the woman said with a cold smile. "If you don't confess, I can activate it at any time. And trust me, it won't be pleasant for her."Ethan felt a surge of anger washes over him. He knew that he had to find a way out of this situation, but he couldn't do it alone.He looked around the room, searching for anything that could help him. That's w
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As they walked away, hand in hand, they knew that they had a future ahead of them, one full of love, adventure, and the promise of a new beginning. They had learned that life was precious and that every moment counted.As they reached their car, Ethan turned to Emily. "I never want to let you go," he said, his eyes filled with love."I'm not going anywhere," Emily replied, smiling. "I'm here to stay."And with that, they got into their car and drove away, leaving behind the darkness of their past and embracing the light of their future.As they drove down the highway, they talked about their plans for the future. They were going to start a family, travel the world, and enjoy every moment together.But as they turned a corner, a car swerved out of nowhere and crashed into them. Emily screamed as the car spun out of control, and they crashed into a nearby tree.Ethan was knocked unconscious, and Emily was trapped in the car, her leg broken. She could see the car that had hit them, and s
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