Mia POV "You should marry a foreigner who needs a green card. " "What?" I can't believe what my best friend Katie just told me. "You heard me. It's just a normal fake marriage deal now in this city, and I can help you with that." I sighed. My mom had been in the hospital for years. It had

Mia POVI confirmed at least three times that he was the one Ivan had arranged for me, and he answered patiently with a smile each time.I had more questions, but there was no point in prying further, not yet, at least."I am Mia, by the way," I started, feeling the need to move on. "So… should we s

Mia POVMarco's bluster died in his throat, replaced by a strangled gasp. Two burly men materialized from the shadows behind Albert. Their expressions were cold and unforgiving. Without a word, they grasped Marco by the arms, his drunken bravado instantly replaced by pathetic whimpers for mercy."P-

Albert POVHer gaze held a flicker of something I hadn't anticipated – disgust and a furious distance. It was like she was seeing someone else through me. And for some reason, I didn't want to see that kind of disdain in her eyes."Do you wish I had connections with them?""No," she said, her voice

Mia POVHeat flooded my cheeks, a traitorous blush creeping up my neck. The playful banter had taken an unexpected turn, a sensual electricity crackling between us. Albert's voice, a low murmur between us, sent shivers down my spine. His hand, warm and surprisingly gentle, brushed a stray strand of