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• Love at first sight
• Weak to strong

Although born into opulence, Hermione Watson Pierce has always felt like a mere pawn in her parents' ruthless game of power. Her voice has been silenced since childhood, her autonomy suffocated by the weight of expectation. Behind the facade of luxury, Hermione has discovered a devastating truth: her life is not her own. As a result, she has learned to suppress her emotions, earning her the reputation as the icy queen of the corporate world. However, when her parents demand she undertake a task that will irreparably alter her future, Hermione decides to seize control of her destiny. That's when Aiden Mendes enters the picture – a charismatic playboy with a reputation for recklessness. But beneath his carefree exterior lies a complex web of scars, forged in the fire of his dysfunctional family. Aiden's coping mechanism is to indulge in the excesses of life, using his charm and good looks to keep people at arm's length. Yet, when he's threatened with disinheritance unless he marries the enigmatic Hermione, Aiden reluctantly agrees. For him, it's a mere contract marriage, a means to an end. But when they meet for the first time, Aiden is blindsided by an unexpected attraction. It's love at first sight, but his notorious reputation precedes him, and Hermione's disdain is palpable. As their contract marriage turns into a battle of wills, Aiden must thaw Hermione's icy heart and prove that there's more to him than meets the eye. But can he convince her to look beyond his reputation and take a chance on love?

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• Total: 100

• Chapter One AIDEN

  Soft music floats in the background, complementing the ambiance and décor of the restaurant I've cho

• Chapter Two HERMIONE

  "Let's get started. Anesthesia, are we ready?" I inquire, getting into position. I flex my wrists br

• Chapter Three HERMIONE

  It remains a few hours before my shift is over. I don't have any surgery scheduled until the next tw

• Chapter Four AIDEN

  When Dad informs me about my marriage match at dinner, I bite my tongue. I want to protest, but that

• Chapter Five HERMIONE

  I stormed out of my mom's office in annoyance the previous day. However, I still looked up the detai

• Chapter Six AIDEN

  My dad's voice is laced with displeasure as he asks, "Did you meet Ms. Hermione already?" at breakfa

• Chapter Seven HERMIONE

  I set down my pen after finishing writing Chairman Gonzalez's surgical report, and I hand it to Dr.

• Chapter Eight AIDEN

  "We have reports of a fatal accident on Interstate 10, near Phoenix, Arizona. According to eyewitnes

• Chapter Nine AIDEN

  My phone chimes as I halt my car in Dad's parking space. I glance down at it, a surly expression on

• Chapter Ten HERMIONE

  I drag myself to my office at the wee hours of dawn, my eyes groggy with sleep and exhaustion deeply

• Chapter Eleven AIDEN

  "Hermione, no!" I exclaim, my arm shooting out to stop her. Panic sweeps through me, and I dash towa

• Chapter Twelve HERMIONE

  I did the one thing I vowed never to do again: reveal my vulnerability to another soul.
  As Aiden driv

• Chapter Thirteen AIDEN

  "You can't meet them," the President insists, his voice firm. He deliberately uses 'them' to avoid d

• Chapter Fourteen HERMIONE

  I fiddle with the small wad of paper in my hand, my eyes narrowed and my mouth twisted in contemplat

• Chapter Fifteen HERMIONE

  "Yes, come in," Dr. Gavin's voice echoes from the door of his office, and I enter.
   I close the door

• Chapter Sixteen AIDEN

  The sound of glasses clinking and cutlery scraping against dishes fills the air, accompanied by conv

• Chapter Seventeen HERMIONE

  My first thought when Aiden kissed me was to push him back and slap his face, but his kiss sent my t

• Chapter Eighteen AIDEN

  My heart warms at the angry expression on Hermione's face. She looks as cute as a bunny.
  Her eyes rad

• Chapter Nineteen HERMIONE

  The night air is cool and refreshing as we step outside. The house's air-conditioned interior is soo

• Chapter Twenty HERMIONE

  My hands pause over my keyboard at a knock on my office door. I raise my head, frowning, and demand

• Chapter Twenty One AIDEN

  I grunt as I work out on the bench press, my chest heaving with each lift. My muscles bulge beneath

• Chapter Twenty Two HERMIONE

  Dr. May and three residents—Jojo, Miles, and Crystal—accompany me on my rounds. We visit each ward,

• Chapter Twenty Three AIDEN

  My desk chair rotates beneath me as I maneuver it to face the direction I want. I drum my fingers on

• Chapter Twenty Four HERMIONE

  I wake up at exactly five a.m. and run through my mundane routine, despite not having work to attend

• Chapter Twenty Five HERMIONE

  The press is waiting as Aiden's driver pulls into the curb. 
  Aiden's hand squeezes mine in a moment o

• Chapter Twenty Six AIDEN

  Hermione's clearly not thinking clearly if she thinks I'll let her sit through a 45-minute interview

• Chapter Twenty Seven HERMIONE

  Aiden Mendes spanked me on a live broadcast.
   I seethe with rage as we exchange goodbyes with Becca a

• Chapter Twenty Eight HERMIONE

  Although I'd rather not ride back home with Aiden, I'm compelled to step into the limousine as the d

• Chapter Twenty Nine AIDEN

  "Turn the car around," I order Kash. 
  He promptly halts the car and executes a swift U-turn. Although

• Chapter Thirty HERMIONE

  My mouth hangs open in disbelief at Aiden's outburst. A rollercoaster of emotion explodes within me,

• Chapter Thirty One HERMIONE

  I stare at my reflection in the mirror and grimace. My hair's a mess, and I try to tame it with my f

• Chapter Thirty Two AIDEN

  I had a hunch that Hermione would avoid me again after I left her house that evening. I tried to cal

• Chapter Thirty Three HERMIONE

  "You're having a misunderstanding, Mr. Mendes," Xavier says, trying to clarify the situation. 
  I don'

• Chapter Thirty Four AIDEN

  I had to leave. 
  I couldn't trust myself not to react impulsively in a way I'd later regret. My body

• Chapter Thirty Five HERMIONE

  I lower my hands to my sides. They had embarrassingly hung limp after Aiden released his grip. 
  The s

• Chapter Thirty Six HERMIONE

  I arrive at work the following morning to find an unwanted visitor in my office. I pause at the door

• Chapter Thirty Seven AIDEN

  "Why are you grinning?" Lachlan asks, giving me a once-over as he steps into the elevator beside me.

• Chapter Thirty Eight AIDEN

  When I arrive at the hospital later in the day, I send Hermione a text to let her know I'm outside. 
  

• Chapter Thirty Nine HERMIONE

  A seafood restaurant.
   I scrunch my nose. 
  Aiden notices my expression. "They serve the best caviar re

• Chapter Forty AIDEN

  Hermione assures the manager that their menu was not the cause of Lovette's earlier episode. The cou

• Chapter Forty One HERMIONE

  Aiden's car pulls to a stop in front of the hospital, and I reach for the door handle.
   "Hey," Aiden

• Chapter Forty Two AIDEN

  The rendezvous is set at a private guesthouse with enclosed quarters. I am led inside by a waiting a

• Chapter Forty Three AIDEN

  "The number you've dialed is unreachable at the moment; please try again later," the robotic voice r

• Chapter Forty Four HERMIONE

  Mom's hand trembles, her rage barely contained, as she raises it, then lowers it and turns to face A

• Chapter Forty Five HERMIONE

  "No," Aiden responds, shaking his head. "I wouldn't advise you to be disrespectful, but she should r

• Chapter Forty Six HERMIONE

  We arrive at the building Aiden has purchased, and I'm struck by its grandeur, which far surpasses t

• Chapter Forty Seven HERMIONE

  I am stunned by the array of dishes Aiden has laid out for dinner, reminiscent of a five-course meal

• Chapter Forty Eight AIDEN

  "Spend the night with me," I murmur against Hermione's mouth, intoxicated by her taste. Her neck is

• Chapter Forty Nine HERMIONE

  I wake up to Aiden's erection pressed against my back. Our legs are tangled, with one powerful arm w

• Chapter Fifty AIDEN

  Hermione's breathing remains ragged as we stand still, our foreheads touching, our breaths mingling,

• Chapter Fifty One HERMIONE

  I wake up the following morning with a languid stretch. Last night has been wonderful, and my body s

• Chapter Fifty Two HERMIONE

  Mauritius was an unforgettable experience that left an indelible mark on my memory.
   We stayed at the

• Chapter Fifty Three AIDEN

  Neil's excited cheer greets me as I step into my office on Monday. The balloons burst with a loud po

• Chapter Fifty Four HERMIONE

  I sit in my office, cringing at the memory of my embarrassing moment.
   I've clearly lost my edge afte

• Chapter Fifty Five HERMIONE

  The rest of the day passes without incident. Mercifully, I don't have any further slipups, and I con

• Chapter Fifty Six HERMIONE

  I drive to work after enjoying breakfast at an early morning diner, feeling grateful for Aiden's tho

• Chapter Fifty Seven AIDEN

  My eyes twitch in surprise. Did I hear Hermione wrong?
   "What?" I blurt out, blinking away the shock.

• Chapter Fifty Eight HERMIONE

  Aiden's anguished murmurs in his sleep jolt me awake. 
  His body convulses over the bed, as if he's fi

• Chapter Fifty Nine AIDEN

  I pull my car to a halt by the fence of my childhood home, enveloped in a thick sense of nostalgia.
   

• Chapter Sixty HERMIONE

  "Your mother has a valid justification for her actions..." 
  I mutter under my breath, interrupting Da

• Chapter Sixty One AIDEN

  I stand amidst the vacant space, having scoured every nook and cranny of the house in search of clue

• Chapter Sixty Two HERMIONE

  I rub my arm as I walk towards Aiden, having managed to calm down during the drive while taking in t

• Chapter Sixty Three HERMIONE

  "That was a rendition I performed in middle school," I say.
   "You mean it's been ages since you've pr

• Chapter Sixty Four HERMIONE

  The moment the ambulance van reaches the hospital, the doors are flung open.
   I called Dr. May during

• Chapter Sixty Five HERMIONE

  Chairman Mendes arrived at the hospital in the wee hours of the morning. By then, Aiden had been tra

• Chapter Sixty Six HERMIONE

  "Do you recognize me?" Mom asks Aiden. 
  She's the fourth person to visit him—after his dad, his stepm

• Chapter Sixty Seven AIDEN

  I find myself unable to tear my gaze away from the beautiful doctor as she leaves the room. 
  Despite

• Chapter Sixty Eight HERMIONE

  "It's alright," I assure Raymond. He told me about Aiden's memory lapse, expressing his wonder at ho

• Chapter Sixty Nine AIDEN

  A thrill runs through my body at her words. It's not the first time I've been propositioned by a gor

• Chapter Seventy HERMIONE

  I knew better than to let my guard down so easily; Mom never lets transgressions go unpunished.
   The

• Chapter Seventy One AIDEN (One and a half month later)

  "You look terrible," I say, scrunching my face in disapproval. 
  Despite her makeup, I notice the dark

• Chapter Seventy Two AIDEN

  "The investigation has been impeded because the sole witness refuses to say anything unless she sees

• Chapter Seventy Three HERMIONE

  A soothing, romantic melody plays softly in the background while Aiden stands behind me, his arms wr

• Chapter Seventy Four AIDEN

  The shaman's eyes are eerie – a pale white that appears to have rolled back into their sockets. 
  Her

• Chapter Seventy Five HERMIONE

  "Hermione, meet Felicia Violet Gallagher," Aiden says, gesturing to his mother, who is seated in a w

• Chapter Seventy Six HERMIONE

  Cellists play a wonderful rendition that fills my heart with emotion. Everyone in attendance at the

• Chapter Seventy Seven HERMIONE

  I breathe a sigh of relief when Mom doesn't instruct me to stay behind after the event concludes. Th

• Chapter Seventy Eight AIDEN

  I'm completely absorbed in the game, my heart racing with every punch and kick. The characters on sc

• Chapter Seventy Nine HERMIONE

  "Wow!" Dr. May exclaims when she sees me. "Professor Pier...Mendes," she stutters, still unaccustome

• Chapter Eighty AIDEN

  "Have you found anything?" I ask Detective Jordan, sitting in the backseat of my car while Kash driv

• Chapter Eighty One AIDEN

  As I busy myself preparing dinner, the weight of my worries begins to lift. The rich assortment of a

• Chapter Eighty Two HERMIONE

  It's frustrating how quickly time passes. The three days leading up to my European trip vanished in

• Chapter Eighty Three AIDEN

  I halt my car in the familiar position I've often parked it in when I still lived with Dad. It appea

• Chapter Eighty Four AIDEN

  I retreat to another side of the room, engaging with more guests and exchanging conversation with th

• Chapter Eighty Five AIDEN

  I seek out Dad toward the end of the celebration, requesting a moment of privacy.
   Dad doesn't hesita

• Chapter Eighty Six AIDEN

  I arrive home, realizing I have two missed calls from Hermione. The penthouse elevator doors slide o

• Chapter Eighty Seven AIDEN

  As expected, Dad refuses to grant me his permission. 
  "No," he objects firmly. 
  After visiting Mom, Da

• Chapter Eighty Eight AIDEN

  The engine sputters as I pull to the curb and switch off the ignition.
  I step out of the car, looking

• Chapter Eighty Nine AIDEN

  As I drive, reflecting on Mrs. Alan's and the shaman's accounts, it occurs to me that Lachlan had ca

• Chapter Ninety AIDEN

  "What on earth is going on here?" Father's thunderous voice reverberates through the room, halting L

• Chapter Ninety One AIDEN

  Neil approaches my desk table later with a first-aid kit in his hand. "We haven't needed this for so

• Chapter Ninety Two AIDEN

  "I'm sorry," Jordan apologizes over the phone, roughly a week after our last conversation. 
  It turns

• Chapter Ninety Three HERMIONE

  A round of applause surges in the arena, with several physicians rising to their feet, hugely impres

• Chapter Ninety Four HERMIONE

  "Did you know I have already arrived?" I inquire of Aiden. "I believed you were asleep."
  He proceeds

• Chapter Ninety Five AIDEN

  I am preparing the final pancake when Hermione arrives, appearing as delectable as ever. Her heels p

• Chapter Ninety Six HERMIONE

  Dad is the first to know about my arrival, and then I plan on checking in on Mom at work to report t

• Chapter Ninety Seven HERMIONE

  "Snugglebug!" Dad exclaims, embracing me the moment I step inside, grinning.
   "Dad," I reply, embraci

• Chapter Ninety Eight HERMIONE

  A double what!
   Mom cheated? On Dad? The most considerate and supportive partner any woman could ever

• Chapter Ninety Nine AIDEN

  "Have you found anything?" I ask the Ghost, holding a tumbler of whiskey in one hand as I gaze out a

• Chapter One Hundred HERMIONE

  I barely registered Aiden slipping into bed with me last night. My reflections had carried me into a