Chapter 13 The plane ticket to Paris was my escape plan . A clean break from everything . I told no one , spent two days quietly packing , and called an Uber for JFK at dawn . I dozed off in the car . When I woke up , I was in a strangers house . The interior looked like something out of Architectural Digest all Restoration Hardware warmth and designer touches . Outside , a pristine winter landscape stretched endlessly , mountains rising in the distance . A young woman in scrubs came in , smiling . Time for your medication , Mrs. My heart stopped . Wheres Nathan ? Mr. Pierce will be here by seven . The mountain roads are tricky in the snow , but he never misses his schedule . 1 My phone ? My luggage ? Another practiced smile . Lets focus on your medication . I cant help with anything else . What exactly is wrong with me ? My voice was eerily calm . After your accident , the trauma triggered some delusional episodes . The doctor prescribed regular medication . So Im a prisoner . Theres no car here . Only authorized vehicles can get up the mountain . Besides , in your condition , travel isnt advised . The Perfect Husbands Secret 63.2 % Chapter 1 threw the pills out the window and turned to her . If Im delusional , then anything I do hakes perfect sense , right ? She fled , her professional mask cracking . At seven sharp , Nathan arrived . Snow dusted his Brunello coat and Tom Ford gloves , bringing the mountain chill with him . Sorry about the delay , angel . Car broke down halfway up . Had to walk a few miles , but I made it by seven , like always . I stared at him coldly . Home ? Isnt your real home in Greenwich ? With your mistress and son ? He smiled indulgently . Emma , darling , dont be difficult . I hurled the Artemide lamp at his head . It hit right where his burn scar was , drawing blood . Without flinching , he picked it up . Not your style ? Ill have your favorite designer piece here tomorrow . Something in me snapped . Why are you doing this ? Why ? I was leaving ! You had your affair , I just wanted a divorce ! I didnt even try to destroy you or Claire ! Wasnt that enough ? He gave me that concerned look Id once loved . Emma , were married . That means forever . And please dont shout the mountain air is very dry . I stared at this stranger wearing my husbands face . Was this Nathan ? My husband of five years ? By day five in this mountain prison , Id given up on escape . The house sat in a remote valley , cell service blocked , with just a nurse and housekeeper 64.5 % 3 for company , Show had closed the roads . The only way out was Nathans car . He left at 8 AM for Pierce & Associates , returned at 7 PM . Just like before . Besides my captivity , he demanded nothing . If anything , he was more attentive , more patient . Most days , I curled silently on the B & B Italia sofa while he chatted about work , current events , his favorite historical periods … I learned he drove two hours each way to Manhattan . Four hours on the road daily . Never missed a day , even in blizzards . Isnt it exhausting ? I finally asked . His eyes softened . Seeing you makes it worth it . Then why cheat ? He smiled , suddenly honest . Watching my parents die , relatives stealing our estate , the cutthroat business world … I needed an outlet for that darkness . But I couldnt unleash that on you . I laughed bitterly . So you chose Claire . Nathan watched me quietly . Sex and love are different for me . With Claire , I could do anything without guilt . Emma , my heart never left you . He retrieved a worn pair of black gloves . Remember these ? The ones you gave me when we met. Ive treasured them all these years . From that moment , its only been you . 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.