Julia’s POV
I stared at the email in disbelief, the subject line practically mocking me: "Marriage Contract Termination or Renewal?" My mind raced back to the day I signed that contract, agreeing to be George's transactional bride for six months. It was supposed to be a business deal, a mutually beneficial arrangement with clear boundaries. But somewhere along the way, things had changed.
My heart pounded in my chest as I marched into George’s office, my heels clicking furiously against the polished marble floor. The receptionist tried to stop me, but one look at my face had her backing off. I barged in without knocking, catching George in the middle of a call. He looked up, surprise flashing in his deep brown eyes.
“Dolcezza, what’s wrong?” he asked, quickly ending his call.
I waved m
