Chapter 27:

Carla Rodriguez Black,

A few minutes later,

I'm a millionaire, married to a billionaire!

I gasped as I peeked at my phone for the hundredth time, just to make sure the money Ethan sent me was still in my account and real.

Thank you, God. Finally, I can say my life was getting back on track. I cringed my eyes shut as the golden sun began its descent, casting an enchanting hue over the city skyline. I sighed softly as I found myself standing on the balcony of the penthouse.

My heart fluttered with anticipation of what my future held as a sense of excitement tingled through my veins.

My contractual marriage had turned out to be a blessing in disguise after all.

A chilly breeze embraced my skin as I only wore Ethan's shirt after the sexcapade we had again, but I was too delighted to feel the cold breeze clung to my skin. I grinned while looking down at the busy streets of New York.

"Hey, beautiful." Ethan wrapped his hands across my waist and kissed my neck softly. "It's getting chilly,