CEO's Unexpected Empathy

What happens when a marriage of convenience becomes anything but? Emily Brown entered into a three-year marriage agreement with CEO Michael Smith, seeking stability for herself and her mother, while he needed a wife to appease his family. He made it abundantly clear from the start: this was a business arrangement, and his heart belonged to another—Sophia Brown, his first love. Their meticulously planned façade begins to crumble when Emily discovers she is pregnant after their only night of intimacy. Overwhelmed with a mix of joy and fear, Emily prepares to share the life-altering news. However, Michael unexpectedly serves her with divorce papers before their agreed-upon timeframe, declaring it is time to end the "farce" because Sophia has returned. Emily’s world shatters; their marriage, which she had secretly hoped could become real, was nothing more than a transaction to him. Sophia, a determined and ambitious dancer, wastes no time reasserting her claim on Michael. She employs manipulative tactics, subtly tormenting Emily by sending photos implying intimacy with Michael. Though outwardly loyal to Sophia, Michael finds himself increasingly conflicted and uneasy in her presence, a growing sense that something is amiss stirring within him. He is torn between the familiar pull of his past and a nagging feeling he can’t quite understand. Emily faces an agonizing choice. Should she sign the divorce papers, severing all ties with Michael and retreating into a solitary life with her unborn child? Or does she fight for her child, even if it means facing Michael's continued rejection and Sophia's relentless schemes? This compelling **romance novel** explores the depths of unrequited love, the painful journey of self-discovery, and the resilience of the human spirit. Amidst the high-stakes world of corporate power and complicated relationships, Emily must navigate treacherous emotional terrain and confront deeply rooted betrayals. The story is filled with **emotional turmoil** and **relationship drama**. Will Emily find the strength to protect her child and forge her own path to happiness? Or will Sophia succeed in eradicating Emily from Michael’s life completely? Can love blossom amidst such calculated arrangements, or are some wounds too deep to heal in this **contemporary romance**?