Chapter 1 Seriously ? Youre worked up about him shaving ? my best friend Lucy let out an exasperated laugh . Since when is that a crime ? He never shaves at night , I said quietly . Oh come on , maybe he had a dinner meeting ! I shook my head firmly . Lucy , you know Nathan . Home by seven , lights out by eleven the man runs like clockwork . He hasnt done a business dinner in years . Right , because hes too busy being madly in love with you , Lucy countered , her expression softening . Emma , please tell me youre not actually worried about this ? I caught myself and managed a small laugh . 4 Of course not . As if on cue , my phone lit up with Nathans call . Sweetheart , Jenny mentioned you hardly touched your lunch . Ive had Mark pick up some of your favorites from Bellas Kitchen . Get some food in you , take a little walk before your nap and hey , I grabbed us tickets to that new Broadway show youve been wanting to see . His voice carried that gentle warmth he reserved just for me , like someone speaking to their most precious person in the world . Lucy was listening in , shaking her head in disbelief . God , if anyone at Pierce & Associates could hear their ice cold CEO right now … I couldnt blame her amazement . The Nathan Pierce that everyone else knew was all sharp suits and sharper decisions , the ruthless Wall Street legend whod built an empire before The Perfect Husbands Secret 0.0 % hapte forty . Sure , people knew he was devoted to his wife but they had no idea just how deep that devotion ran . Wed been together for ten years , married for five , and this tender , attentive version of Nathan had always been mine alone . He could recite my coffee order in his sleep , knew exactly which designers new collection would catch my eye , could tell from a single text if I was having a rough day … Last summer , 1 stormed out after a fight about his overprotective streak . Spent the night at The Plaza . When I came home the next morning , I found him on our living room couch , still in yesterdays suit , looking like hed aged years overnight . The moment he saw me , he crossed the room in three strides and pulled me close , his voice breaking : Im so sorry , baby . Never again . Then there was that weekend at the Hamptons last year . Our vacation villa caught fire while he was out grabbing my favorite ice cream . He tried to charge into the burning building it took three security guards and the local firefighters to hold him back . Only when he heard me screaming his name from the pool house did he stop fighting them , his designer suit singed and smoking . He still has a scar above his eyebrow from that night . Every time I see it , my heart twists , But he just gives me that soft smile and says , My battle scar from being Emma Pierces hero . Thats the thing about Nathans love for me . Its my constant , my true north more reliablé than gravity itself . And God knows I love him just as fiercely . Which is exactly why something as small as him shaving before bed … I noticed it instantly . ♡ ( 0 ) ( 0 ) Title: Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation In CrushReel's ongoing romance novel, "Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation," a young woman finds herself without a home after a heart-wrenching breakup with her boyfriend of four years. Following state policy, she is unexpectedly matched with a billionaire spouse, forever altering the course of her life. Amidst themes of love, resilience, and newfound wealth, readers are drawn into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. As the protagonist navigates her new reality alongside her billionaire partner, the complexities of their relationship unfold against the backdrop of opulent mansions and hidden secrets waiting to be revealed. What sets this modern romance apart is its unique blend of sweet romance and the intriguing dynamics between contract lovers in a contemporary setting. Fans of CEO romances will find themselves captivated by the unfolding tale that promises unexpected twists and heartfelt moments. Dive into this enchanting story, available to read at CrushReel, and discover a world where love knows no bounds.