Falling in Love with my Contract Wife

By victoria loures

Clarissa Davenport is a woman who suffers psychological abuse from her father, who literally seems to hate her. Daniel, her father, has only one favorite daughter: Valentina, Clarissa's sister.

A shocking scene leaves Clarissa helpless: due to her father's aggression, her mother ends up dying. What Clarissa wants most is to be as far away as possible from her abusive father and her lazy sister.
When a marriage contract arises due to an obligation that Heitor Mancini must fulfill in order not to lose control of the company, Clarissa sees the opportunity to get rid of her horrible family.
As time goes by, Heitor realizes that this contract does not seem to be as bad as he thought.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Noveltoon
• Release date: Sep 20, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224639427

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Falling in Love with my Contract Wife

Chapter 1

MAIN CHARACTERS OF THE BOOK

MY PROMISING CHANCE.

Clarissa Davenport

Clarissa comes from a middle-class family, she is 26 years old, works in a small jewelry store, lives with her father and her older sister, every day she would wake up and see her father hitting her mother and she would try to intervene, however, she would end up being beaten, she is a very hardworking girl, dreams of going to fashion school, her dream is to open her own business.

Valentina Davenport

Valentina is 28 years old, she doesn't work, she is her father's favorite, she gets everything she wants, her favorite hobby is to bother her sister, totally spoiled.

Daniel Davenport

Daniel is 52 years old, works for the Mancini family and is Heitor's private driver, he hates Clarissa, every day he would beat his wife and mistreat her, his greatest passion is his daughter Valentina, for him she is his pride and he does everything for her...

Heitor Mancini.

Heitor is a successful businessman, he is 31 years old, speaks more than 5 languages, he finds himself in a dead end, and is desperate, he is very authoritarian and stressed, the only people he doesn't take his anger out on are his siblings, Natan and Celeste.

Natan Mancini

Natan is 30 years old, and Heitor's right arm in the company, he is a true womanizer, but for him nothing is more important than family, he studied law and administration, speaks more than 5 languages.

Celeste Mancini

Celeste is a young woman studying fashion, she is 26 years old, she was always a very lonely girl, never trusted anyone, she knew that when they approached her, it was more out of interest in her brothers or money, she is sweet and kind, loves animals and in the future intends to open a clothing store.

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Preface.

Spain, Catalonia.

If a father is the first love in a daughter's life, mine was definitely my biggest disappointment. I always believed that every girl should have a father to teach her how to defend herself, especially from the world, but when you need to defend yourself from him, what do you do? Now I'm here locked in my room, listening to him yelling my name and punching the door.

Daniel•OPEN THIS DOOR CLARISSA — he continues to punch the door, as if he were going to break it down at any moment.

Clarissa• I won't open it, dad — just by the tone of his voice, I knew he wanted to hit me, and take his frustrations out on me.

Daniel• I'LL BE BACK.

The noise at the door stops, I take a deep breath of relief, but to my total despair, after 5 minutes and unlocked, I see the man I call father, with an enraged expression, and behind him is my dear sister smiling, he walks towards me, pulling my hair, tears were streaming down my face, the lack of air was already beginning to take over me.

Daniel• I told you that when I got here, I wanted everything tidy.

Clarissa• But I left everything tidy, Dad.

Daniel• Then go downstairs and see your mess, you sewer rat.

It was like a knife through my chest, hearing those words, he lets go of my hair, I leave the room still in tears, go down the stairs, when I look around, I am incredulous with what I see, I had left everything tidy and then went up to study.

Daniel• This is tidy, you insolent girl.

Clarissa•But I tidied up, it was your dear Valentina who messed it up.

Daniel• Don't shift your responsibilities onto your sister, it's not her fault, clean up this mess, make dinner and get out of my sight, I don't want to see your face.

And so I do, I clean up all that mess, crying with anger, and go to the kitchen and make dinner, today I made pasta and it's great, I wanted to put poison in it but I can't, you must be wondering, Clarissa, you're already 26 years old, why are you still living there? I'm in no condition to leave home at the moment, even though I work in a small jewelry store, all my money goes into the house, and I set aside a little to buy my personal items, now I'm setting the table, I serve my plate and go up to my room and have dinner there……

Chapter 2

Spain, Catalonia.

2 Years earlier.

I was sitting in the garden at home, smelling the flowers around me, I hear a sweet and soft voice calling me.

Melissa• Honey, come eat, I made you chocolate cake with orange juice, your favorite. — she smiles putting her hands on my shoulder, and places a kiss on top of my hair.

Clarissa• Sure mom, let's go

—• I smile getting up, put my arm around hers, and we walk to the kitchen, where we sit at the table, she cuts a piece of cake and serves me, doing the same for herself, I look at her face, her countenance was sad.

Clarissa• What happened, Mom?

Melissa• Nothing, my daughter

Clarissa• Daniel again, Mom?

Melissa• Don't call him by his name, Clarissa, he's your father, yes, my daughter.

Clarissa• Mom, why don't you divorce him?

Melissa• No, my daughter, everything will be fine, ok

When I was about to say something, we heard the door slam shut with the utmost ignorance, and there he was with his favorite daughter, he looks at my mother and then stares at me, shaking his head.

Daniel• Go upstairs, Clarissa, I'll talk to your mother.

Clarissa• No.

Daniel• GO AWAY INSOLENT GIRL

Melissa• Go upstairs with your sister.

I leave the table against my will, I walk past him, and my stomach clenches, I quickly go up the stairs locking myself in my room, everything was completely silent, I was grateful that there wasn't that screaming, but it was a matter of seconds , I hear a cry for help, I leave my room immediately, when I reach the last step of the stairs, I freeze there watching that scene in front of me, tears started to fall, Valentina was behind me also horrified, my mother was on the floor, fainted covered in blood, the bruises were evident, I run towards her, I put my hand on her neck to see if she has a pulse, it was beating faintly, I look at the monster I call father, he was holding his hands his head.

Clarissa• Valentina, call the ambulance quickly

Valentina• But

Clarissa• QUICK VALENTINA.

—• And so she does, she runs to get her cell phone and calls, luckily they were close by, so it took about 4 minutes for them to arrive, they knocked on the door and I ran to open it, the paramedics came in with the stretcher, and they took her and took her to the ambulance, I panicked and went with her in the ambulance, I always leave my ID in my purse, seeing them trying to help my mother was desperate, because if it wasn't for that monster she wouldn't be like this, the sirens were blaring, all the cars were pulling over, about 10 minutes later they arrived, and they quickly took her out, taking her inside. I went to register, and I looked at my cell phone I had a picture of my mother's ID, so I registered her too, I sit down in the chair, crying, half an hour passed, nothing, until almost 1 hour later a doctor appeared.

Doctor• Relatives of Melissa Davenport

Clarissa• Here, I'm her daughter, how's my mother?

Doctor• I'll be honest with you, her case is very serious, she had 4 broken ribs, multiple wounds, according to her, she was cleaning a window and fell.

Clarissa• And, can I see her, doctor?

Doctor• You can't, but I'll make an exception today.

Clarissa• Thank you so much

I follow the doctor to the ICU, seeing my mother in that condition, my world was completely over, I enter the room, she was awake, the sedatives were taking effect.

Melissa• Oh my princess, don't cry, mommy will get better.

Clarissa• I know, Mom, why didn't you tell the doctor the truth?

Melissa• Afraid of your father doing something to you, because look at the situation he left me in

Clarissa• I love you so much, Mom

Melissa• I love you too.

She takes my hand and squeezes it, within seconds, I hear the machines beeping and my mother closes her eyes, I run out screaming, and a bunch of doctors came, they put me outside and closed the door, about 10 minutes the doctor told me that she couldn't take it and died, I cried like a baby, and the hatred I had for that man was out of the ordinary, and I couldn't do anything, because the risk of him trying to kill me is great.

—• ONE DAY LATER, FUNERAL.

Seeing my queen, lying in that coffin, and her killer, receiving condolences was too much for me, I never left the side of the coffin for a moment, Valentina was crying sitting down, she wasn't that close to my mother, but she loved her, when I saw her coffin coming down, I cried more, because I only have her now in memory, there I promised myself, that I would study to have a better life and get out of that house, and I will never forgive my sperm donor, we went home the atmosphere was tense in the car, as soon as we arrived, I went straight to the room to lock myself in, I took a shower and slept.

Chapter 3

Spain, Catalonia..

Present day.

Heitor Mancini

I'm in my office, signing some papers, until I hear a knock on the door. I tell them to come in and see my secretary. Her heels echo throughout the room, and that sound irritates me deeply. I throw the pen aside and press my arm on the table, looking at her face. She is a little scared maybe.

Heitor• Tell me, Nicole.

Nicole• Good morning, sir, your family lawyer is out here.

Heitor• Okay, send him in, and I don't want anyone to interrupt us.

Nicole• Yes sir.

She leaves, and I take a deep breath because when he shows up it's problem after problem. After 2 minutes, the great Mancini family lawyer, Luigi Freumon, walks in. I get up and shake his hand, greeting him, and after we both sit down again.

Heitor• Good morning Luigi, how can I help you.

Luigi• I came to deliver a paper with your father's last will. He asked me to deliver it only to you at the office.

Heitor• Ok

Luigi takes a letter from his briefcase and hands it to me, and I take it, breathing deeply. I start to open it when my blood starts to boil. I feel an immense desire to throw things against the wall. The hatred that has settled in me is inexplicable. I continue reading that piece of paper, wanting to crush the damn thing.

LETTER ON

Dear Heitor, I know that you must be fuming with hatred now, because you have my temper, but consider this in the future as a gift. You will have around a month and a half to get married. If you do not comply within this period, the company will be taken from you and will pass into the hands of your brother, and I believe this is not what you want, so I suggest you start looking for your bride daughter. Enough brothels, I don't want our company's image tarnished by bad press, so as soon as you have her, Luigi will go over the contract I prepared for you.

A big hug, your father.

LETTER OFF.

I crumple up that letter, hitting it against the wall in hatred. I look at the man in front of me; I know it's not his fault what my father did, so it's not fair to take my hatred out on him.

Heitor• Thank you very much for the letter, Luigi, I ask you to leave, I need to be alone, when I'm better I'll call you.

Luigi• Okay sir, have a nice day

Heitor• Good morning

He leaves my office, and I immediately grab a pitcher of water and throw it against the wall, trying to control all my hatred. I run my hand through my hair, pacing back and forth. I grab my bag and leave the office determined to go home as soon as I walk past my assistant.

Heitor• Nicole cancel everything for today, and reschedule for tomorrow.

Nicole•Ok

I keep walking, I take the elevator, as soon as I get into it, I lean against those cold walls, with the thought of how a man I admired so much does this to me, I don't want to get married, but if it's to not lose the company, so I will, even against my will. As soon as the elevator opens, I walk as fast as I can, people look at me with a certain fear, I see the parked car, the driver was already waiting for me, I enter the back door, he immediately greets me.

Daniel• Good morning, sir, where are we going?

Heitor• Good morning Daniel, to my house.

He starts to drive, and my cell phone rings, I see it's my brother, I take a deep breath, pulling in all the air that seems to be missing.

CALL ON

Natan• Where are you, brother?

Heitor• Going home, my head's not right

Natan• What happened, Heitor?

Heitor• Simply our father, threatened me that if I don't get married, the company will be taken from me, and I have a month and a half to find a bride, and I have nowhere to find a goddamn bride.

Natan• Calm down, man, you're the all-powerful boss, just put out an ad, lol

Heitor• Shut up, Natan, bye, we'll talk later

Natan• Bye.

CALL OFF

I get even more irritated with the mockery of my bastard brother, my driver looks at me, and raises his hand, so he could speak.

Daniel• Excuse me, sir, but I couldn't help but overhear your conversation, I can help you with that.

Heitor• How ?

Daniel• Marry my daughter Valentina, that will help you with the company.

Heitor• Make an appointment for 1 week from now.

The car pulls up and I get out right away, it may seem desperate, but whatever, I have no other choice, I need to meet this Chloe or whatever her name is that he said, I don't care, we won't have a normal married life. I go inside the house, I see my sister, I kiss her on the top of her head, she smiles, I go up to my room and take a shower, letting all the dirt and stress of today leave my body, I relax 100%, I get out of the bathroom, I dry myself well, I put on only my underwear, and I lie down on the bed and I'm fiddling with my cell phone.

Chapter 4

Spain, Catalonia.

Clarissa Davenport.

I was in the kitchen making lunch, when I heard the door slam, I went to check who it was, I looked at Valentina in front of me, her face mocking and evident as soon as she saw my presence.

Valentina• Go back to the kitchen, maid

Clarissa• Respect me, I'm no one's maid

Valentina• Really? That's not what it looks like.

Clarissa• My dear, if I'm making lunch it's because I have to go to work, you should consider that possibility.

Valentina• I don't, I'm daddy's princess, you're the one who works.

Clarissa• I never want to be the princess of my mother's killer, one day you will all pay for what you did.

Valentina• Go back to the kitchen and shut your mouth

I decide not to give in, I go back to the kitchen, finish lunch, serve myself and go to the table and eat there peacefully, when I was going to put my plate in the sink after finishing, the door opens and my father enters, he yells my name and Valentina's, we go to him and sit on the sofa.

Daniel• The thing is, you Valentina will be getting married in a month and a half.

Valentina• I'm not getting married, dad.

Daniel• Yes you will, to my boss.

Valentina• No I won't, I'm not going to marry a fat old man, I'll leave that role to my precious sister.

Daniel• Alright, Valentina, I'm not going to make you do anything you don't want to, so Clarissa, that obligation becomes yours.

Clarissa• But I don't want to, you can't force me.

Daniel• Listen here, you're going to do what I want and how I want, and you don't have any right to choose, you live under my roof, you tramp, and your little sister doesn't want to get married, so the role will be yours.

Clarissa• I hate you Daniel, with all my strength, you're the worst father there is.

He comes towards me and slaps me hard across the face, tears stream down my face, I get up and go up to my room crying, I go to the bathroom and look in the mirror at the state of my face, a hatred rose up, I went to take a quick shower, after about 10 minutes I was out, I started to get ready, as soon as I was ready I went downstairs, I looked at those two and went out towards the bus stop, with my thoughts racing, I'm going to marry someone I don't love, I don't deserve what I'm going through, when the bus arrives, I get on and pay the fare and sit in the back, after about half an hour, it arrives at my stop, I get off and walk a little, luckily the shop is close by, as soon as I walk in Alana, a colleague comes up to me.

Alana• What's with that sad little face?

Clarissa• Nothing, let's work.

Alana• Of course, honey.

While Alana was serving a lady, a man with a closed expression, erect posture, his hair all neat and his beard well groomed, he is very handsome, and the presence of this man intimidates me in some way, his face is familiar, but I don't remember from where, he approaches and greets me.

• Hello, good afternoon, I'd like to see a necklace.

Clarissa• Of course, sir, do you have a preference for a specific one?

• The only preference I have is that it be delicate.

Clarissa• All right, you can have a seat, I'll get the pieces, so you can choose, sir.

Heitor• Ok

I take some necklaces, they are quite delicate, and I take them to him, who starts to look at all the pieces and soon his eyes are directed at me, he takes a deep breath, his impatience was evident, it seemed that he was not happy to be here.

• If you were to choose, which one of these would you like?

Clarissa• The moon one, it's totally delicate and you can give it to anyone.

• Why the moon?

Clarissa• It's fascinating, in the midst of all the darkness, it's there shining and nothing puts it out.

• Interesting, I'm sorry for my lack of manners, I didn't introduce myself, my name is Heitor Mancini.

Clarissa• My name is Clarissa.

Heitor• Well, miss, I'll take the moon, could you wrap it up for me.

Clarissa• Of course.

I wrap the necklace, he makes the payment, thanks me and leaves, Alana came all flustered wanting to know who he was, somehow that bothered me and I have no idea why, we continued working around 7:30 pm I went home, when I got there I had to make dinner, after I finished, I went to take a shower, had dinner and fell into bed, I thought a little about what is about to happen in my life, but I was overcome by sleep and exhaustion.

Chapter 5

Spain, Catalonia.

Heitor Mancini

My dear sister made me go to a jeweler to buy a gift for my future wife, whom I barely know. I went to one that, even though it was small, I used to buy from. But instead of going there, I always ask them to bring it to me. But today was different, I preferred to go there. I don't know why, but when I walked into the store and the attendant came to assist me, something about her really moved me. She was perfection in the form of a woman. Her name is Clarissa, super kind and polite, and at no time did she look down on me as it usually happens, and that surprised me because she didn't know who I was, and that made me completely at ease. There I was just Heitor and not the all-powerful Heitor Mancini. Without a doubt, that woman intrigued me. Now I'm in my office spending the rest of the day.

A week later

Clarissa Davenport

Today is the day I'm going to meet my future husband. I'm definitely irritated about it, but if I look on the bright side, I'll get rid of Daniel and Valentina, so it will be a point in my favor. I'm getting ready, I decided to wear a pink dress with some ruffles on top, I put on flats, I value my comfort too much, I leave my hair down, I hear a knock on the door, and I tell them to