The Contract Of Hearts
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Introduction
Billionaire Kieran D'Angelo needs the best lawyer in the city to fight false charges that threaten his family's legacy. He finds Elysia Castello— undefeated, principled, and unwilling to be anyone's pawn.
When a sinister threat from Kieran's rival leaves Elysia's family vulnerable, Kieran offers a ruthless bargain: her mother's safety in exchange for her legal genius. Forced into his glittering, cutthroat world, Elysia sees the lonely man behind the icy CEO. And Kieran, who has trusted no one, finds himself disarmed by her strength.
As the courtroom battle rages, a more dangerous war begins. Their rival's obsession shifts from destroying Kieran's business to claiming the one thing Kieran can't afford to lose: Elysia. Now, their contract is the only thing protecting them, but their hearts are the greatest risk of all.
Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1
THIRD PERSON'S POV
A man was sitting in a cabin, behind his big working table and looking into a file. His Cosmic blue eyes squint and his thin lips pressed into a thin line as he stared at the content into the file.
He clenched his fists around the file, gritted his teeth, when another man entered into his cabin. ‘‘Boss!” He bowed his head in respect.
The cosmic blue eyes looked up at the man in front of him but didn't say anything.
“Boss, we've searched our every deal and products but didn't find anything suspicious! It's all set up by our rival company.” Jack, the man's manager says in confidence.
He's trying to make this situation more difficult for us by taking this to court. Jack continues in fear, looking into his boss's cosmic eyes.
“He is doing all this to take down your business and raise his business. He has made allegations that we're doing illegal business.” Jack continues, looking at his boss in fear as his cosmic blue eyes have turned dark due to anger.
The man scoffed and put down the crumble file and looked at his manager. “If he really wants to play court and case games, then let's give him that.” A sly smirk plays on his lips.
“Hire a lawyer to fight against his business.” He commanded in a cold, stern tone. His fingers tapping on the table in a smooth rhythm.
“I've tried to reach out to the best lawyers in the city but…no one agrees to work for us because he has already threatened them not to help us.” Jack gulps in nervousness as he notices his boss's fingers stop playing on the table.
(Kieran D'Angelo, the most feared man, cold-hearted CEO of the renowned business, rival of many businesses and most eligible bachelor of the city.
No one has ever tried to cross his path until now, and he never let go of someone who messed with him.)
“There must be someone out there, search it until you find someone who's not afraid of him and be our lawyer.” Kieran gritted his teeth and stood up.
“Okay!” Jack hurriedly left his cabin, afraid that his boss would let out his anger on him.
Kieran stood in front of his floor to ceiling glass, looking outside at the city drowning in the darkness and the moon shining in the sky. His eyes were also empty and dark like the night.
He walked towards the couch and lay down on it, closing his eyes and letting out a tired sigh. He couldn't sleep till late at night, because of stress and his problems.
The next morning, when Kieran woke up and again started to work after a light breakfast, his manager came back with a troubled face.
“Did you find anyone?” Kieran asked, looking into his files.
“I have found a lawyer…but she's not accepting any case right now because she's on a vacation.” Jack said with a nervous smile and looked at him.
“She!? Is the lawyer you're talking about a woman?” Kieran asked, raising his left eyebrow but didn't look at Jack.
“Yeah! She's not a renowned lawyer as she just finished her law graduation a year ago, but whatever case she advocated till now she has won them. This is her profile.” Jack says and places a folder in front of Kieran.
Kieran took the file and opened it, the first thing caught his eyes was a picture of a beautiful woman. He stopped breathing for a moment as he stared at the picture then shook his head and read the information.
“If she's not agreeing then offer her more money, but make her agree to take over our case.” He ordered, taking a glance at the picture.
“I tried to offer her money, expensive gifts and luxury things but her assistant refused everything, saying that she's not available right now.” Jack explained, wiping the sweat off his forehead.
When Kieran heard that his lips twitch as he finally looked up at Jack. “If she doesn't want expensive gifts then offer her a villa in the city and fulfill her every demand she makes.”
“I…I will try but what if she still doesn't agree?” Jack asked, not daring to meet his gaze.
“Then?.....” Kieran smiled but not a sweet smile, looking at his devilish smile Jack felt shivers run down his spine and left his cabin after listening to his words.
On the other side of the city, a young, beautiful woman was squatting down in her garden, planting small baby plants and flowers.
“Sia! They're offering you a luxurious villa and ready to fulfill your every demand, what do you want me to say?” A woman walked towards her and asked.
“Sylvia, I already told you I'm on vacation. I don't want to work nor do I want to think about it.” Elysia says, concentrating on doing her work.
Elysia Castello, the junior attorney but she's praised by her senior law professors for her great work while handling the case. She has never lost any case and always does her best in every case.
Her Earth color eyes focus on the planting of the flowers and carefully putting soil and water over it. A sweet smile plants on her pink and her eyes tenderly looking at the cute flowers.
“But they're offering you so much money that you might earn in 10 years! Even a villa.” Sylvia urged her, looking a little desperate.
“I still don't want it.” Elysia stood up, dusting off the dirt from her hands and turned to look at her. “I have come back home after two years and right now I just want to spend time with my family, nothing else.” She added with a smile.
Sylvia looked at Elysia with a weird face and shook her head and walked back to her house. Elysia chuckled and walked into her house and found her mother in the kitchen.
“Done with your gardening?” Elizabeth Costello, her mother asked as she looked at Elysia.
“Yeah! They're settled in their place.” Elysia playfully winked at her mother and hugged her from the side, giggling cutely.
“Then, can you help me to get some groceries from the market for dinner?” Her mom asked, patting Sia’s head with affection.
“Okay mom! Just let me get changed.” Sia happily went to her bedroom and changed into black denim, white crop top and a jacket on the top.
When she walked back into the kitchen her mom handed her the list of groceries as she walked out of the house, towards the nearest supermarket.
It was afternoon when Elysia finished buying things and walked out of the store after paying the bill. “Should I get some ice cream for everyone?” She muttered, looking at the ice cream parlor.
As she decided to get ice cream, suddenly a black car stopped beside her and a few men walked out. “Are you Elysia Castello?” One of them asked.
Elysia frowned and slowly nodded her head. “Yes, I'm Elysia Castello.” She confirmed.
“Get her.” One man said and another quickly pushed her into the car and put a tap on her lips to stop her from shouting and tying her hands.
They put a black cloth on her eyes, covering it and drove away from the spot, leaving behind her groceries scattered on the ground.
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