“I will give you the contract on one condition,” Nathaniel finally spoke. “And what is that condition, Mr. Blackwood?” I asked him. “Be Mrs. Blackwood for 100 days, and the contract is all yours,” Nathaniel said, his eyes looking straight into mine as if he was trying to read my thoughts. When Rayner Carson's world is shattered by her fiance's infidelity, she unexpectedly meets with Nathaniel Blackwood, the richest and most feared billionaire in Diavolo. He proposes a shocking deal for her to marry him for 100 days in exchange for a lucrative business contract that will get her a promotion which would be a step to her dream position. As Rayner navigates the complexities of her fake marriage, she begins to break Nathaniel's defenses, revealing his vulnerable heart beneath. But will she be able to tame his heart and uncover the secrets behind his guarded emotions? Will she ever get to find out the reason the cold-hearted billionaire chose her? Will their arrangement expire before love has a chance to bloom? Dive into this captivating romance to discover the power of love.
View MoreRayner’s PovOn our way, the only thoughts on my mind were words to lash Henry with. He had behaved childish and I didn’t like it in any way. I had told him I was at Mom’s place but he kept insisting I was with some sort of main guy.My head was full so I didn’t have the time to discuss with the cab driver and find out little details about him. We arrived at the location Henry sent to me that he was at. It was a mini club. The place reeked with smoke and alcohol and as I entered, I couldn’t stop myself from coughing till I felt pains in my chest.I saw a few girls who wore very revealing and short dresses inside the club. For a split second, I thought Henry must have sent me the wrong address. I made an attempt to call him but as I lifted my eyes off my phone, I saw Henry sitting at a corner of the club.He had a glass of a drink in his hand while a lady was on his thighs turning her waist. I looked at Henry and it was clear to me from his face that he was enjoying the moment. He kept
Rayner’s PovI opened my eyes to see Mom staring and smiling at me. “Do you miss me that much?” I asked her with a smirk.She hit me on my shoulder playfully and we both laughed as I sat up to hug her. “You are looking good Rayner, I miss you so much,” Mom whispered into my ear.“I miss you more Mom. But wait, if you truly miss me, why didn’t you call me for once?” I asked her.Mom was quiet for a few minutes before she spoke. “I want you to enjoy your time with Nathaniel. I have seen a lot of pictures of you both on the internet, the maid shows them to me anytime she sees them.”“I didn’t call you when Nathaniel got involved in an accident because I didn’t want to make you cry. I raised you to be a strong woman and I am very happy you are doing well now that Nathaniel is up.” My heart was beating fast as Mom spoke about Nath. There was no way Mom would be happy when she found out that Nath and I were no longer together. I had wanted to tell her but I just have to keep my mouth shut
Rayner’s PovEvery one of my things was intact, which I checked after the cab driver had zoomed off. It was rare to see people who would genuinely help you in Diavolo and so I was shocked that a cab driver who needs money more than me was willing to help without taking charges.As always, Mom’s environment was quiet but her apartment was more quiet. I had expected a little bit of noise from inside the house but there was none. Fear gripped me as my heart clenched inside of me while I walked slowly into her apartment.I knocked on the door waiting for her to open up but no one answered. I tried to call her but her line was not connecting, the same issue I went through trying to reach out to Mac Jayson. I tried again and pinned my ear to the door.I heard the faint ringing of the phone from inside the house and after that, the phone was answered.“Good morning Mrs Blackwood.” The maid had answered the call and she was speaking in a whisper. Was mom sleeping? I thought.“Good morning. I
Rayner’s PovI woke up to my head banging seriously but what banged more than my head was the loud knock on my door. It scared me that I didn’t know when I exclaimed.“Jezz, who the hell could be knocking on my door this early?” I exclaimed.Despite how much the person knocked, I knew I wasn’t going out till I had washed my teeth and at least my face. I stood up from my bed, my head still banging so much and then managed to clean up.I got done in a few minutes and changed my dress from my nightwear to joggers and a tee shirt. My n*pple was revealing through the shirt but I didn’t care. I was in my house when whoever it would be knocked on the door.I arranged myself as I walked to the door with my oversized slippers. I opened the door and came in contact with the building agent. He barely came around but seeing him and then at my door meant there was a pressing issue that needed to be addressed immediately.I couldn’t think of any reason why he would come to my apartment to knock so
Rayner’s PovThe smile on Henry’s face the previous day after I gave him a yes was one I had never seen on him, he just couldn’t stop smiling all through till he dropped me at home. I don’t know why he was that happy but for me, I was happy because I had finally gotten someone better.Yes, to me, Henry looked better. He was higher than me in financial status but even if he were to pop the question for me to marry him because that’s what I feel he would ask, there was no way I would give him a response immediately, and before then, I should have at least achieved my dream position.“Oh, speaking of dream position, what the hell did that new girl called Christy do? Was she threatening me?” I asked myself, recalling the incident and our two private encounters.I picked up my phone and went to the company’s website. The rank of every staff member was on the website, it was the quickest way to know your rank in the company without having to ask your Director.Since I could see everyone’s s
Rayner’s PovI lifted my upper body from the bed as I said my usual prayers after which I thought about how many days would be. It’s Friday and the weekend comes next and I had to plan to go out because there was no one I would go out with.I threw my head to the back as I moved it in a circular movement slowly for flexibility. I then did the same thing for my both shoulders before I got off the bed. It was my routine because, for me, those are the parts of my body I stress the most.My eyes were always glued to the computer and then my shoulder and my finger did the typing every time. I headed straight to the kitchen to prepare my lunch because I was cutting down on my expenses. I had things I needed money for and my salary was just too small.I made something and then packed it into my lunch box. Arranged everything and left the house. My head was filled knowing the amount of untouched work I have to attend to when I get to work and who knows, I might just not take my lunch.As I st
Nathaniel’s Pov“How dare you tell her what we discussed?” I asked Scott angrily.“No boss, I didn’t want to tell her, I only wanted to let her know I don’t know her and can’t tell her what we discussed?” Scott replied to my question.“What, I just told you I am his fiancee and you still can’t tell me why he is this angry? Are you okay?” Natasha yelled at Scott but he was unmoved.“I am sorry ma’am, but so long my boss hasn’t told me who you are, I can’t disclose our discussion to you.” Scott apologized as though he was wrong.“Tell me, what did you tell him.” Natasha grabbed Scott’s shirt firmly.I watched them with no thought about them in my mind, all my thought was filled with Rayner’s betrayal. I shut my eyes and the tears I have fought from falling dropped directly on my chest. No one noticed it till it dropped again.Natasha was still on Scott’s neck asking him what he told me when I felt very dizzy. I tried to shake it off by shaking my head continuously but it wasn’t working.
Nathaniel’s PovMy blood boiled with every second that passed and I just couldn’t wait for Scott to come to me and give me a detailed background check report about the guy Rayner was with inside the car.“Scott? Where are you? Why aren’t you here yet?” I send a text to Scott.The details of whoever this guy is should be given to me so I could crush him. One thing I knew for a fact was that there was no way he would be richer than me, except he was not from Diavolo. I had ordered an alcoholic wine after seeing the pictures sent to me.I was getting tipsy and angry but all I could think of despite everything was Rayner. I loved her and I just can’t let her leave. She is the first woman I had ever loved and I won’t let her go just like that.I know it was never part of the plan and that was not the reason I entered into a contract marriage with her in the first place, and that he would get angry at me for falling in love with her, but I didn’t care.Would he hurt me more than how hurt I
Nathaniel’s PovI breathed out heavily, gathering myself for the worst right before I tore the envelope open. About to rip it open, there was a knock on my door. I placed the envelope on my laptop keyboard and closed the screen.It was the fastest place I could keep it and also find it without stressing myself. I made sure everything was a bit okay in my room from the door so whoever it was, would not comment.I opened the door and it was Natasha, I rolled my eyes lazily, already tired of her presence. “What do you want this time?” I asked her, resting my face on the door.“Aunt Eli just called, she said you should call her when you are less busy.”“Great, just tell her I am a bit busy right now cause I need to sleep. She could see me when she gets back.” I said.“Fine, I will tell her that.” Natasha looked at me from my head down to my toes before she sighed, turned around, and walked away. To her room I guess.I retreated into my room and shut the door behind me. I didn’t want any d
Rayner’s POV “That's all, Mr. Allen,” I said, concluding my speech. “That's a catchy offer not to accept miss, I will give the contract to Cee Enterprise,” Mr. Allen said and sipped from the cup of coffee in his hand. “I will take my leave now. Everything will be sent to you through my PA from now,” he made clear before leaving. Cee Enterprise is a gadget production company and I Rayner Carson work in the Business Management Department. I have just concluded a business meeting with this client who wants a lot of computers in his new company and he has agreed to give Cee Enterprise the contract. Convincing people to buy our computers or gadgets at Cee Enterprise isn't easy. Being the best in Diavolo means we will prove why we are the best every time. I walked back to my desk and added this new success to my list. I have been keeping a record of the number of contracts I have signed with clients because I will need that if I must be promoted. So far, I have gotten sixteen ...
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