Married To My Billionaire Boss's Son

Secrets, Contract and A Cold Kiss Good bye 🤍

Amara didn’t wake to birdsong or sunlight. She woke to the scratch of pen against paper and the unmistakable silence that surrounded power. Roman Castellano was already dressed in a dark three-piece suit, hair slicked back, every detail about him sharp and deliberate—as if he hadn't just married her last night in a hasty, scandal-saving ceremony.

“Morning,” she croaked, pulling the duvet over her chest as she sat up in bed.

Roman didn’t look at her. “You overslept.”

She blinked, trying to read his tone. Was it disappointment? Irritation? Cold indifference?

“What time is it?”

“Almost ten. My lawyer will be here in fifteen minutes. You should shower and be downstairs in ten.”

There it was. No “Good morning.” No “How did you sleep?” Just orders. Commands.

She swung her legs off the bed. The air in the room was colder than she remembered. Or maybe it was just him.

“You said we’d talk,” she reminded, her voice quiet but firm.

He paused, finally glancing up from the contract he was reading. “We will. But not here. Not like this. Everything has to be documented.”

That wasn’t exactly reassuring.

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Ten Minutes Later – Castellano Mansion, Office Wing

The lawyer’s name was Mr. Durham. A stern man with gray hair, wire-rimmed glasses, and a portfolio so thick it looked like it could double as a murder weapon. He smiled at Amara like she was both an angel and an alibi.

“Mrs. Castellano,” he greeted. “Please have a seat.”

Her name. It still sounded foreign. Stolen. Like someone else’s skin she hadn’t grown into yet.

Roman remained standing behind the desk as Mr. Durham laid out the terms of what was called the “Post-Marital Agreement.” It was a hybrid of a prenup and a business contract. Every page screamed power and secrecy.

Clause One: The marriage would remain valid for one year, after which a quiet annulment or divorce would be processed—unless otherwise agreed.

Clause Two: Amara would receive a monthly stipend of $25,000 for the duration of the marriage, increased to $100,000 upon successful completion of the one-year term without any public scandal or breach.

Clause Three: She must reside in the Castellano mansion for the first three months to “establish authenticity.”

Clause Four: No public display of affection unless instructed. No interviews. No contact with the media. Zero leaks.

Clause Five: Should she fall in love or become emotionally attached, the contract remained unaltered.

Clause Six: Any breach would result in immediate annulment and forfeiture of all benefits.

Amara’s heart pounded with every clause. This wasn’t a marriage. It was a masquerade ball—with a price tag.

Roman watched her from behind the desk like a king appraising a pawn.

“I need a pen,” she whispered.

Durham slid it across the table.

And she signed.

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Later That Afternoon – Garden Terrace

“I need to understand something,” Amara said, sitting beside Roman, her fingers curled tightly around her iced coffee glass. “Why me?”

He didn’t answer at first. His eyes remained fixed on the manicured hedges ahead.

“You were the only one who didn’t chase me,” he said at last. “You didn’t flirt. You didn’t linger. You didn’t act like every woman who wanted my last name for status.”

She raised an eyebrow. “So because I had boundaries, I was the safest option?”

“Because you had dignity,” he corrected quietly.

It was the closest thing to a compliment she’d ever received from him.

“But what do you get out of this?” she asked. “A pretend wife, sure, but why me over some model or socialite?”

He looked her in the eyes finally. “Because you won’t ask for forever.”

And that was when she realized—he wasn’t afraid of marriage. He was afraid of love.

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That Night – Guest Bedroom, Castellano Mansion

Despite being his wife, she was shown to a separate wing of the house. Her room looked like something out of a bridal magazine—pearl-white walls, lavender curtains, a king-sized bed with swan-folded towels. Everything perfect. Sterile. A dollhouse dream.

Roman hadn’t joined her once since the contract was signed.

She heard the sound of his car pulling out of the driveway at 9 PM sharp. No note. No call. No goodbye.

Amara stared at her reflection in the vanity mirror.

“Mrs. Castellano,” she whispered to herself.

It didn’t sound any more real.

And somehow, she felt lonelier than ever.

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Three Days Later – Castellano Family Gala

If the wedding had been quiet, the gala was thunderous. Roman’s father, CEO of Castellano Industries, had insisted the newlyweds make a public appearance. And now Amara was gliding through chandeliers and champagne toasts like a statue in silk.

Roman’s hand rested on the small of her back, perfect for the cameras. Perfectly cold.

“Smile,” he whispered through clenched teeth.

She did.

But inside, something cracked.

Because as the reporters clicked away, she noticed the woman across the room. Blonde. Beautiful. Wearing a diamond choker that looked far too familiar.

Roman noticed her too. He stiffened beside Amara, his jaw tightening.

“That’s Natalia,” he muttered. “My ex-fiancée.”

And that’s when it hit her.

This wasn’t just a marriage of convenience.

It was a shield.

She was a shield.