Chapter 5 At five sharp , I watched Claire Morrison exit Pierce Towers executive garage . Something felt off seeing such a petite woman climb into a fully loaded Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve . I kept my Porsche Cayenne GTS at a discreet distance , trailing her fifteen minutes north to The Estates at Greenwich Cove one of those ultra private communities where homes start at eight figures . Not exactly the neighborhood youd expect for someone in Operations . The guard at the limestone gatehouse barely glanced at my Cayennes diplomatic plates before waving me through . I fed him some line about visiting a friend from the country club . I parked a few houses down from where her Jeep sat in a heated circular driveway . The whole time , I kept asking myself what the hell I was doing . This wasnt me following people , playing amateur detective . Maybe it was those telltale marks on her neck . Maybe it was that smudged MAC Russian Red . Either way , my anxiety was in the drivers seat now . Just as I was about to put this ridiculous stalking expedition behind me, another car glided into view . A car Id recognize anywhere . Nathans Rolls Royce Cullinan Black Badge . My blood froze . My Cartier watch ticked off the seconds as I sat there , paralyzed . The Rolls idled silently in front of Claires designer farmhouse . No movement . Hushants Secret hapter 5 With trembling fingers , I pulled up Nathans contact . He answered instantly , his voice warm through my AirPods . Hey beautiful , everything okay ? Fighting to keep my voice steady : Still at the office ? You werent feeling great earlier maybe come home ? A soft chuckle . Just left actually . Last minute thing with Senator Mitchell about that Hudson Yards project . Needed someone from Operations for the details . Whod you bring ? My voice sounded distant to my own ears . Claire Morrison . She knows the numbers inside out . Through my windshield , I watched Claire hurry out clutching a Smythson portfolio , sliding into Nathans Rolls . Nathan was still talking : Dont worry about earlier just conference call fatigue . Claire just got in , well wrap with Mitchell by seven . Ill pick up dinner from Jean Georges on my way home . After hanging up , I forced myself to breathe . His tone was completely transparent . Nothing hidden . Pure coincidence . A senators impromptu request . Claire being the numbers person . My ridiculous paranoid episode … I watched the Rolls glide past the Newport style fountain toward the main gates . Starting my Cayenne , something made me pause . When the Rolls exited … t 22.8 % napte The gates opened automatically . No pause for clearance . Slowly , I turned back to Claires house . It was one of those modern farmhouse meets Hamptons designs that had taken over Greenwich all clean lines and massive windows . The second floor Restoration Hardware lanterns cast a soft glow through custom Fortuny drapes . The wraparound veranda showcased perfectly manicured topiaries from Winston Flowers . I sat frozen behind my steering wheel . Ten minutes later , I found myself at her front door . A sleek Nest x Yale lock gleamed in the fading light . Like someone else was controlling my fingers , I punched in a number . 960703 my birthday . The door unlocked . ♡ ( 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.