A Name Worth Millions
555 Words
Khan sat in front of the long conference table, her fingers curled around the pen as she stared at the thick stack of documents before her. The weight of what she was about to do settled heavily in her chest.
Across from her, Liam Carter watched her with the same cool indifference he had shown from the moment she walked into his office. He didn’t rush her, didn’t say a word. Just sat there, composed, powerful, untouchable.
The contract was simple: One year. Public appearances as his wife. A set sum deposited into her account each month, with a final payout upon completion. No intimacy required. No personal entanglements.
It should have been easy. Sign the papers, take the money, and secure Mei’s future.
And yet, her hand trembled slightly as she lifted the pen.
“Do you need more time?” Liam’s voice was calm, but there was something in his gaze—something sharp, calculating.
Khan inhaled deeply and shook her head. “No. Let’s get this over with.”
The moment the pen touched paper, she sealed her fate.
When the final signature was in place, Liam reached for the document, flipping through the pages with the efficiency of a man who had done this a thousand times before. “Our engagement will be announced tomorrow. You’ll move into my penthouse immediately.”
Khan stiffened. “Wait, move in?”
Liam finally looked up, his expression unreadable. “This needs to be believable. My grandfather will be watching closely. You’ll live with me until the marriage is finalized.”
The thought of living under the same roof as Liam Carter sent a prickle of unease through her. He was cold, controlled, and completely out of her league in every possible way. But she had signed the contract. There was no turning back.
“I’ll pack my things,” she muttered.
“You won’t need to.” Liam closed the file and stood. “Everything you need will be provided.”
And just like that, she wasn’t just Khan Coco anymore. She was Khan Carter, fiancée of the heir to a billion-dollar empire.
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The next morning, the headlines were everywhere.
Liam Carter Engaged! Billionaire Heir Set to Marry Mystery Woman
Who is Khan Coco? Inside the Private Life of Liam Carter’s Fiancée
From Rags to Riches: The Woman Who Stole NYC’s Most Eligible Bachelor
Khan groaned as she scrolled through the endless articles. Her face was plastered across every media outlet, accompanied by speculation, criticism, and wild rumors. Some called her a gold-digger, others questioned if this was just another PR stunt.
One headline stood out among the rest.
Supermodel Khloe Bill Reacts to Liam Carter’s Engagement
Khan clicked on the article, her stomach twisting as she saw a photo of a stunning blonde woman stepping out of a black car in New York City. Even through the screen, Khloe Bill radiated elegance, dressed in a designer gown with her icy blue eyes staring directly into the camera.
"Liam and I have a history," the article quoted her saying. "This engagement came as a shock, but I wish him happiness… if that’s truly what he wants."
Khan didn’t need to read between the lines. Khloe Bill wasn’t happy. And she wasn’t letting go.
Great. As if this arrangement wasn’t already complicated enough.
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