Title: The Billionaire’s Cold ContractGenre: Romance. Clara Bennett has never had it easy. Born into a humble family, she works day and night just to put food on the table and care for her sick mother and young sister. When her mother’s condition takes a dangerous turn and the hospital bills become impossible to pay, Clara is pushed to the edge. With nowhere else to turn and no one to ask for help, she hears of a strange opportunity: a wealthy man is looking for a woman to become his contract wife for one year, in exchange for enough money to solve all her problems. That man is Ethan Hayes — the youngest, richest, and most powerful billionaire in the city. Cold, arrogant, and known for his heart of ice, Ethan owns Hayes Group and commands respect wherever he goes. Betrayed by the woman he once loved years ago, he has sworn never to trust or fall in love again. To him, marriage is nothing but a burden — until his grandfather gives him an ultimatum: marry within three months or lose his right to inherit the family business. And so, a deal is struck. Clara signs the agreement without hesitation: one year of marriage, strictly for show. No feelings, no love, no intimacy. Just business. Ethan makes his position clear from the very first moment: “You are here because I need a wife on paper. Do not expect anything more from me. And whatever you do… do not fall in love.” Clara answers with equal pride: “Don’t worry, Mr. Hayes. I am only here to save my family. Your heart is the last thing I want.” But living under the same roof as the cold, handsome billionaire proves far harder than she imagined. Days are filled with sharp words, cold silences, and constant tension. Yet slowly, behind his cold mask, Clara begins to see glimpses of the lonely, hurt man hiding inside. And Ethan, in turn, finds himself drawn to this brave, proud girl who stands up to him like no one else ever has — who does not fear his power or beg for his attention. As they attend high-society events together, face jealous rivals, cruel enemies, and secrets from the past that threaten to destroy everything, the line between contract and reality begins to blur. What started as a simple agreement soon turns into a battle of pride, emotions, and growing attraction. Just when Ethan starts to realize he might have found the one person who can melt his frozen heart, his ex-fiancée returns — beautiful, manipulative, and determined to win him back. Worse still, a hidden truth about Clara’s family comes to light, one that could tear them apart forever and make their impossible love even more dangerous. Can a marriage built on paper and rules turn into something real? Can trust be built between two people who swore never to love again? And when the year ends… will they walk away as strangers, or fight for a love they never planned to find?  ​

Liam Stone is the cold, untouchable captain of the hockey team. He lives by rules, discipline, and a secret he has buried deep inside. He trusts no one, and lets no one get close. But everything shatters when Noah Brooks joins the team. Young, sunny, and dangerously handsome, Noah is everything Liam isn't. He's cheerful, fearless, and completely immune to Liam's icy glare. "Captain, you look lonely," Noah smirks, invading his space. "Let me keep you company." Liam tries to push him away, tries to hate him, but the attraction is too strong. One touch, one look, and the walls start crumbling. But in their world, their love is forbidden. If they get caught, they lose everything. Can they keep their hearts frozen, or will the fire between them melt the ice completely?