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A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE
Author: TAMARA-KURO

CHAPTER ONE

Author: TAMARA-KURO
last update Huling Na-update: 2024-12-07 01:02:38

My sheer, white veil covered my face, the fabric trailing down to my knees. My bridal gown stretched far behind me as I took slow, calculated steps toward the devil standing a short distance away.

Everyone’s faces were filled with smiles, their happy expressions bringing tears to my eyes—tears I couldn’t let fall.

They were all so pleased to see their king, the most handsome and powerful man in Russia’s entertainment industry, finally getting married.

Everyone seemed happy.

But I wasn’t.

Here I was, walking slowly into an unavoidable hell ruled by the devil I was about to marry.

This devil, whom fate brought me to through an accidental one-night encounter—six years ago.

With each step, I reassured myself that it was only for a year.

Just one year.

It was a contract marriage.

It would end soon.

But even as I held on to this hope, I found myself getting tangled in his piercing gaze. His cold eyes seemed to whisper something dangerous to me as if they were telling me…

I was in.

In for a long, harrowing year with him.

Would I survive it? Could I bear it?

I was doing all this just to stay with my precious Dawn—my light, my daughter, my star in both the dark and the day.

My eyes found my little girl, smiling brightly, watching me, her mother, about to get married. She looked thrilled, believing she’d finally have a father. A father who… well… Aghhhh.

I wanted to scream at the mess my life had become.

I tried to push these complicated thoughts out of my mind, but they clung to me as I took the last step, finally standing before my soon-to-be husband. My mind reeled, remembering how I ended up here…

In a church, dressed as a bride, about to be wed.

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I looked directly at the handsome man sitting before me, his expression colder than anything I’d ever seen. The weight of his earlier words bore down on me, leaving me with no choice but to consider giving in to his demand.

To give in to his wish.

But why should I?

He was being cruel. So cruel to give me such a threat.

“Sign this contract, Kalmia Paxton. Marry me. It’ll be for only a year, as stated in the contract, then you’ll be free from me. Unless, of course, you don’t want to be your daughter’s mother anymore.”

Those were his words.

How could he say that? Just because he was the most powerful man in Russia, he thought he could twist anyone into following his orders, like he was some kind of king.

He might be the president of the entertainment industry, but he wasn’t the king of my life.

I stood up, anger surging through me as I faced the man whose mere presence made others bow down in fear. But I wasn’t one to bow.

“You’re cruel. You’re f***ing cruel! How can you heartlessly threaten me like that? How dare you use my daughter’s custody against me? I gave birth to her—I have every right to be with her.

"I raised her from the moment she was born, and now you’re forcing me to sign this ridiculous deal or lose her forever! There are plenty of other women. Ask them! I’m not the only one in existence!” I yelled, fearlessly meeting his cold, unyielding gaze. Even after my outburst, his expression didn’t waver.

“I didn’t sleep with those other women six years ago. I didn’t have a one-night accident with them”  So why should I ask them?” he  asked, his deep, hoarse voice sending a shiver down my spine. But I stood my ground.

“It was a mistake,” I shot back. “I went to the wrong room. I didn’t mean to end up with you.”

“I won’t sign your contract. I won’t marry you.” My voice was firm, but he tossed a paper at me.

“Well, Miss Kalmia, it seems you don’t have a choice,” he said.

I raised a brow, confused, and picked up the brown envelope, curiosity getting the best of me. I pulled out the white slip inside, my eyes widening as I read the bold black ink across the page. The realization of what was written hit me like a punch, and my heart sank.

“You… conducted a DNA test on my daughter without my consent?” I glared at him, anger boiling within me as he slowly stood up. He took deliberate steps toward me, his gray eyes darkening with every inch he closed between us. My heart began to race, my feet glued to the ground.

His expression grew darker, a terrifying calmness in his eyes, making me want to run… but I couldn’t move.

He stopped right before me, towering over me with his intimidating 6’7” frame, his piercing gaze locked onto mine.

He leaned down, his face mere inches from mine.

The closeness made me instinctively lean back, but my body met the edge of the glass table. I gripped the table behind me to steady my wobbling legs, desperate to keep myself from collapsing under his intense gaze.

"You kept a father away from his daughter for six years, Mia! You let her live without him all that time, and now that I've found her, you're talking about needing your consent before I can claim her?"

"You call me cruel, but you did that heartlessly."

"How long did you plan to keep this secret, hmm?" he asked, his dark brows pulled together in a menacing frown. I swallowed hard, listening to his words.

He was right. I was the one who kept Dawn away from him for years. I was the cruel one.

His words felt like a slap to my face, as Dawn’s cries every night haunted me. I couldn't have felt more useless.

What kind of mother was I? How did her cries not push me to find her father?

Damn.

He rose slowly, adjusting his suit.

"Like it or not, you’re marrying me…unless you want to be kept away from your daughter forever," he finished, turning and walking back to his seat.

I stared at the two papers spread on the table—one from the DNA test, the other… the contract.

I couldn’t think further. I had to sign it. Dawn was my priority, and I needed to be with her.

I couldn’t risk losing her.

This man, Arrow, was a devil. And as her father, he had the right to claim her. Even if we went to court, he’d win.

I had to sign it… for Dawn.

"Fine. I agree," I said, picking up the pen.

The blue ink bled onto the paper, inscribing my signature.

My signature to hell.

His hell.

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  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER TWO

    Kam's POVAs I stood, listening to the Reverend recite the vows, I stared into his face—my soon-to-be husband's face—as he looked at me with undivided attention."I do," he said, and his words were followed by thunderous applause from the crowd, all dressed in white, as per the wedding’s dress code.The Reverend repeated the vows, and it was my turn to respond.I could feel the intense gaze of everyone on me, waiting expectantly for my reply. But I couldn’t open my mouth. I couldn’t say a thing.My heart clenched as I tried to force the words out.Why was it so hard to say? They were just two simple words. So why was I hesitating?My gaze drifted from him to the expectant crowd. Through the veil, I scanned their faces and saw my manager, Jemima, nudging me to respond.The Reverend echoed the vows again, but still, I couldn’t answer.Then I saw my darling Dawn’s sad face. She looked like she might break down if I refused.Dawn… wait, why wasn’t I answering? Did I really want to lose my

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  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER THREE

    I was dolled up like this… that day… that awful day six years ago when my scandal broke.I could still picture my younger self, stepping forward to accept my award as the world’s best model.It was the awards night; everyone had received their trophies, and I was the last one called to the stage. I could see myself reaching for the award—just as the recording started playing.The recording played, and I heard my sister’s voice, pleading for help, saying people were going to hurt her.But the shock came when I heard my supposed reply on the recording.“Some things are more important than family… I’ve got an award to win!”That was my reply. Or so they claimed.The irony? I never received any such message, and I never replied. My voice had been forged—someone had gone to great lengths to ruin me just as I reached the peak of my career.I’d run off the stage as insults, fruit, and drinks were hurled at me.The truth? My sister had gone missing, and despite all my efforts to find her, she

    Huling Na-update : 2024-12-07
  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER FOUR

    His words hit me like hot liquid pouring into my ears, the rough edge to his tone making my already racing heart beat even faster. The look in his eyes left no doubt—he meant every word.Wifely duties...Wifely duties...F***. Every wife knew what that meant, and there was no way I could pretend otherwise.My throat felt dry as I tried to respond, but, honestly, I was grateful for the excuse. I had no idea what to say.The close intimate position we were in made my legs wobbly and weak and the soft brushes of his clothed groin on my V area , left my breath hooking at the peak of it's relaxation, coming out in a disorderly fashion.Pl… please…” my voice barely came out as a whisper, and I felt him rise slightly from my body.“You’re my wife. You may be here by contract, but you belong to me. And understand this—I don’t share what’s mine. Don’t even think I’d take advantage of you. I’m not that cruel,” he said before finally standing up and leaving the room.As soon as he was gone, I to

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  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER FIVE

    I frowned as I saw her waving to a little boy who looked about two years older than Dawn. The boy wore a sad expression as he walked away.The woman turned, and her eyes widened when she saw me. In an instant, her expression shifted to one of disgust.I knew she looked familiar.I took slow steps toward the woman, who looked almost malnourished with her thin frame.Nyxia Russell.My cousin. She was the one who cheated with my ex. We broke up years ago, anyway.I had walked in on them celebrating her pregnancy with him. I guess that boy was the result."Nyxia Russell," I called out, smiling, though the smile I forced didn’t match what I felt inside."Well, look who’s back! The world’s best model," she sneered. "Finally back from your little ‘run.’ Thought you’d die out there; now that would’ve been a fun story. So, how’s life treating you? You must have some magic down there to lure men your way. Heard you got married yesterday. Who knows how many rounds you had to get him to marry you

    Huling Na-update : 2024-12-07
  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER SIX

    KALMIA'S POV"Sleep with me, Mia," he said savagely, and my brain nearly exploded as different meanings of that sentence played in my mind.Sleep with me...Was he asking me to share the same bed with him simply?Or...Did he mean that—the kind of sleeping that involved me taking off my clothes and lying on the bed while he did things to my body?It could have been the first option, but the way his lethal gaze lingered on my chest, how he greedily grabbed my waist, and the way his lips hovered near mine told me otherwise.The closeness of our bodies, the raw heat of my skin against his, ignited something unplanned within me. His words sent a feral need coursing through me, and my breathing turned uneven. My heart raced uncontrollably."Arrow..." I called softly, but the look in his eyes suddenly shifted. Gone was the raw intensity, replaced by his usual cold, detached expression. No, it was colder—so cold that his mere gaze frosted my skin. I couldn’t understand what had changed so ab

    Huling Na-update : 2024-12-19
  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER SEVEN

    Dawn My little Dawn was his major substance. So when he said, “Take nothing of my substance,” he meant I should leave her behind. That tricky, sick prick. He knew exactly what he was doing. He wanted me to leave without Dawn. He’s insane. But we’ll die here together before that happens. I’m not leaving without my baby. Scoffing, I left the room to check on Dawn. It’s been a while since I last sang her a lullaby to lull her to sleep. It’s been a while since I last cuddled her to bed. I stepped out of the bathroom and slipped into a soft, simple nightgown. Then I headed to Dawn’s room. When I opened the door and walked in, I froze. It was a displeasing sight. Appealing in a way, but still displeasing. Arrow was sitting on Dawn’s bed like a father reading his children bedtime stories. Well, he was her father. His legs were crossed at the waist, palms resting on his thighs like they were glued there. Dawn’s face was lit up with happy smiles. Her chubby li

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  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER EIGHT

    **KALMIA'S POV**Lying in bed, my eyelids heavy with sleep, I suddenly felt someone beside me. My instincts kicked in, and my face turned to the intruder, my heart racing just that tiny bit faster in anticipation.And then, I saw him - Arrow, staring intently at me, his face set in determination."What is it, Arrow?" I asked him, firm with an unwavering gaze, my eyes searching for answers. But instead of the hesitant Arrow I was used to, he was different tonight-more confident, more assertive. His shoulders were squared, and his jaw set, giving him an air of quiet determination."It's time to perform your wifely duties," he said in a husky voice, which sent shivers up and down my spine. I was so astonished at his words and went uneasy because, in a split second, my mind went back to the previous conversations that we'd had on this very subject. We had talked it over in detail, and I thought we'd settled this question. But now, it seemed, Arrow changed his mind."I thought we had talked

    Huling Na-update : 2025-01-17
  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER NINE

    ARROW’S POV"Yes, l, I can," Kalmia said confidently walking towards my desk. "Can I get the business contract file?" she asked, looking around the room.Mr. Williams, the manager shaking under pressure; quickly handed her all the necessary files. With a great deal of confidence, she showed the people present in the room.She was so confident that I was taken aback, and soon I found myself stealing glances at her as she flipped through the pages of the document."Good morning, sir," the cleaner said, breaking the spell. "Mr. Jude, our client, is here to see you.""Alright, I'll be there in a minute," I replied adjusting my clothes. He looked at Kalmia and then the other remaining six workers and sighed."I want this client to invest in our company," I said to Kalmia's face. "Kalmia, please, I would be happy if you make us proud. I know you haven't done this before, but I just believe in you," Mr. Williams said, desperation and hope so thick in his tone it almost bordered on break

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  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER NINETY

    ARROW’S POV I leaned against her, my neck muscles relaxed as they reveled in relief. She would sit better or worse besides me, and I felt that gladness in having her there. The two of us stood for some time, just holding on to each other-the tension and chaos of the outside world momentarily forgotten. I knew as well that I was looking toward whatever was next with Kalmia; no matter what it was, we would get through it together. I felt thankful that it was there. I softly parted from her, grabbing Kalmia’s gaze. "I have to find out what this Visha has on me," I continued, resolutely now, the weight of my words pressing against her. "I don't know what lies between us, but I want to learn what she knows about my mother." Kalmia had that thinking pose painted all over her: eyes slightly narrowed as she measured me up. "I wonder if that's wise," she spoke. It had a rather content reluctance. "I don't care." Instead, the more resolved I grew, the steadier grew my voice. "I must have t

  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER EIGHTY NINE

    ARROW’S POV I entered my comforting home, the familiar setting enveloping me in a warm embrace. "I'll be fine. Thanks," I told Daniel as my voice trailed off into an almost inaudible whisper. The echo of that whisper was like a reminder of everything that had transpired a few hours ago. I hopped into my sedan while blaring some loud music to drown out the chaos in my head. The rhythmic beats from the speakers filled the hollow space for just a moment. Almost instantaneously, from the moment I pulled into the driveway, a profound sense of relief swept past me, finally arriving home. I went into the house and called my wife, "Baby!" My voice echoed throughout the hall, which then brought with it a gentle call that his wife answered promptly. "I'm over here," Kalmia would respond from bellow where the kitchen is with the warmth of an inviting voice. Following the source of her voice, I padded after her in the kitchen, where the smelly dinner floated tantalizingly through the air, almo

  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER EIGHTY EIGHT

    DANIEL’S POV "It's as if the person left in a hurry, and I was just hung there, feeling uncertain. The cursor kept blinking endlessly as if to remind me that the conversation wasn't finished yet; however, the silence was becoming unbearably loud. And finally, after ages of waiting, a text popped up on the screen," I can't tie this one to you. The words would extricate themselves, letter after letter, each one wielding well-laid calculation to enhance the torment behind such severe brevity. Down sank my heart as the phrase registered within, disillusionment and fury swelling up in response to it. Those very words were so final, so dismissive-I could not help but wonder what other secrets had been muzzled by just those few words. It's fine, I said, desperately trying to sound as though I meant it while trying to weigh for more. It was a complete lie; nothing was okay. But I was in no mood to stretch this conversation. Because of their absence, I was fully charged and restless

  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER EIGHTY SEVEN

    DANIEL’S POV What could Arrow have done to piss Visha off? Was it something personal, or just business? Whether it was something personal or business-the questioning Pollyanna's in my head like a vortex, taking me further into the miasma and making it harder with the passing moments to breathe. This was an avalanche being set to go down-Are Visha's motives ever so deep and multifaceted that it makes for a complex riddle? I was starting to process my thoughts when another message shot through on my phone, the noise sounding in the silence like a gunshot fired in the dark with jarring mention. "If Arrow doesn't go down, he will know my secret," read Visha's words, electrifying me like a tsunami, leaving me breathless and gormless. What could possibly be her secret? I wondered with a really piqued curiosity like that of a detective after a lead, racing through a thousand wild scenarios, each more tantalizing than the last. Something to ruin her reputation? Something evil? Each possibi

  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER EIGHTY SIX

    DANIEL’S POV With the passage of two weeks feeling like a grain of sand slipping through an hourglass, my days trickled by, counted with pain and agony toward the evocation of my so-called heavenly vacation. Caged with anticipation, a living, breathing entity all its own wrapped its sweet, loving arms around my soul and began to suffocate with every passing moment, until it finally came to be. Boarding the plane, I felt the soft whoosh of closing doors like a wishful adieu as Jamaica, with rays of sunshine and azure waters, beckoned to me as a siren would. The money that Visha had funneled to me was burning wild in my pocket like a wild inferno that could be subject to control only by my intentions. I resolved to spend it all and shift my focus from worry and inhibition toward blending with unchecked joy at being on vacation. The sound of reggae, wafting through the airport alongside the aromas of jerk chicken and spices, seemed to carry me off to a world where one could shove

  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER EIGHTY FIVE

    VISHA’S POV I stood before the stranger before me: Daniel. My head was spinning with the gravity of our talk. The room was dim, shadowing the man in front of me, highlighting the sharp angles on his face. "Let's get to business now," I interjected, voice strong but slightly fearful; the words almost a dare. Daniel looked right into my eyes, his intense stare penetrating. His curt nod rippled across his dark mane. "Okay, what do you want me to destroy from Arrow?" he asked, sounds almost casual, his tone utterly colorless, as if this were just routine for him. I stammered, now not able to say anything, my head going whirling inside with mixed thoughts. In truth, I was not preloaded with any idea, but whatever it was, I knew it had to be something that would really hurt Arrow's functioning, leaving him crippled and exposed. "I don't know," I replied. "Maybe you can think of something good enough that when you take it from Arrow, he falls." Daniel's face grew thoughtful. Said while fu

  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER EIGHTY FOUR

    VISHA’S POV It was difficult to have missed out on the trending topic-the mysterious man on my social media feed. That is literally trending everywhere. People were talking and speculating about him. I got interested, my curiosity piquing. I called my friend Jemima, who picked up on the first call. "Hey, girl! What's up?" she said. "Did you hear the news about that mysterious fellow?" I asked her again. "Yap! It's all over social media. But I have no idea what to believe," she replied. "Some say he is a billionaire; others say a recluse.” I laughed. "I know, right? It's like a mystery novel. I seriously need to get in deeper." "Me too," said Jemima. "Let's dig deeper and see what we can find out." We were now on the activity of digging for more information about this mysterious man. We hit the web, reading articles and social media posts. The more we read though, the more questions popped up. Who was this mysterious man, really? What was behind his enigmatic persona? A

  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER EIGHTY THREE

    ARROW’S POV My anger toppled over, and I took a step closer to him. "You did not think you had any other option, did you? You are working for me, and you're getting paid well. You have a roof over your head, food on the table. And this is how you pay me back? By putting one of your colleagues in harm's way?" The head of a man hung really low, and he nodded slowly. "I know, sir. I'm sorry. It won't happen again." I scoffed. "It won't happen again? You're going to make sure of that. “Guards!" I screamed, my voice echoing through the restroom. "Take him away! He's fired, effective immediately. Get him out of here and make sure he's never allowed back on company premises again." The guards rushed into the room, grabbed hold of the man, and started dragging him away all the while he struggled and protested. I was looking at them from the restroom door, totally unsatisfied with the whole affair. When they had left, I turned to the one who had been kidnapped and demanded, "Now, tell me

  • A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER EIGHTY TWO

    ARROW’S POV After a moment, he spoke again in his low gravelly voice: "You're playing a game you don't understand, Mr. CEO," he said. "And you're going to lose." My heart started pounding as I tried to stay composed. "Who are you?" I demanded. The voice laughed. "You know exactly who this is," it said. "And soon enough, you'll know what I'm really after." The line terminated, leaving me with my phone in hand, pondering what's next from this mysterious man. For a minute, I sat there going through all the possibilities in my mind. Who was this strange guy? What could he possibly want from me and my company? I mentally reviewed previous encounters trying to match distant memories against anything remotely pointing toward answers. Resolute for getting to the bottom of it, I convened a meeting with my security team, to whom I delegated the assignment to trace the call. All security footage was also requested for them to find any leads about the mysterious man's identity. I had the i

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