The world came crashing down with a single headline.
“CEO’s Sham Marriage Exposed: Leaked Contract Reveals Sebastian Hawke Paid Secretary to Be His Wife”
Amelia’s hands trembled as she scrolled through the article on her phone. Her heart pounded louder than the blood rushing to her ears. The images accompanying the piece were worse than the headline — pages of their contract, signed and stamped, highlighting the clause that spelled it all out:
"Marriage will be valid for twelve months. Amelia Sinclair will receive compensation in exchange for playing the role of Mrs. Hawke."
She felt sick.
She staggered back, nearly knocking over a chair in her apartment. A dozen missed calls from journalists buzzed across her phone. But she ignored them. The only person she wanted answers from was Se
