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A Deal With The Billionaire Who lies the most?
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE TWENTY EIGHT THEME: Who lies the most? CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA HARTFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL “And there he is talking to my mother like anyone would do with his soon to be mother in-law. How desperate is this man?” Raven asked. “From the way I see it, he is a 360 degree kind of desperate. Shoot me! I feel like I am daydreaming.” He pointed towards them. Several minutes passed and they didn’t leave that spot. Just then Christopher walked up to both of them, ignoring their inquisitive stares. He stood directly in front of Raven. “I already asked your mom for her permission to let me speak to you privately for some minutes and she said it is okay.” Raven huffed in annoyance. “Really? Am I a kid? Why would you ask for permission to talk to an adult like myself? Also what gave you the audacity to think I would agree to have a private conversation with you?” Christopher gritted his teeth. He took a step c
A Deal With The Billionaire The Perfect Son In-Law
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE TWENTY NINETHEME: The perfect son in law CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA HARTFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALAs they stepped out of the hospital, Benjamin was still in a perplexed state of mind. Getting into the car and igniting it, Christopher could feel his friend’s pair of eyes staring at him.He turned to look at Benjamin. “Have I suddenly grown two or more heads?” He tapped his fingers against the steering wheels. “Ben, spill it out already! I don’t like it when you give me this look. And don’t burn me with your stares.”Benjamin sat up and leaned against the car door before shooting his eyes out in emphasis. “I think I need to call the police and have you arrested. News flash: Christopher Crawford is an imposter!”Christopher looked around wondering what Benjamin was yapping about at the moment. It was just the two of them in the car but Benjamin looked like he was reading a news to a larger audience. Was he going t
A Deal With The Billionaire His Mysterious Woman
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE THIRTYTHEME: His mysterious woman CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CRAWFORD CORPORATION“Benjamin, wake up.” Christopher tapped him softly.“Are we home already?” Benjamin asked as he rubbed his eyes.“I drove you to my company.” Christopher unlocked the car doors.“Did I sleep for long?” Benjamin yawned.“Yes.”“How long was I gone for?”“Long enough for me to sell you off to the willing pirate buyers at the sea shore.” Christopher replied with a snort and stepped out of the car.Benjamin did the same too but controlled his steps as he got down from the car. He was still feeling sleepy. “You are an explicit example of rude, Christopher. Count yourself lucky today because I am not interested in bantering with you. Place an order of some roasted chicken and lobster rolls for me. Bills on you.”Christopher acknowledged the greeting of the workers with a short nod as they walked passed him.“Are you even listeni
A Deal With The Billionaire A kiss with the billionaire
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE THIRTY ONETHEME: A kiss with the billionaire CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA HARTFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALWhen the doctor came out of the operating room with a solid smile plastered on his face, Raven heaved a sigh of relief. It was evening already and they had been waiting outside the operating room for more than eight hours.Eva and Raven had no idea it was going to take so long and it had taken two nurses to convince them that everything would be fine and they needed to sit at the waiting room reserved for all the patients family.“How is my boy doing?” Eva was the first to speak up.“Good job for holding up, the surgery went well.” He announced, leaving both women to embrace each other for the good news.“Thank goodness.” Raven breathed in and out heavily.Eva withdrew from the embrace. “This is such a relief.” Eva said, her face beaming with a wide smile.“Yes I am so happy my baby is fine now.” Raven sniffe
A Deal With The Billionaire A shopping spree
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE THIRTY TWOTHEME: A shopping spree CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA HARTFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALRaven’s heart limbed for joy when her son regained consciousness. Words couldn’t express how happy she felt when Rowan was asked his name and then to identify his mother and his grandmother and he did perfectly. He had called out their names and it made Raven’s heart soared in happiness. She had hugged him tightly and sobbed out loud for her son’s recovery.Raven was thankful that she was able to save her son’s life. She didn’t know what would have become of her if she wasn’t able to get the surgical bills sorted and had to lose her son.In a way, Raven was extremely thankful for the presence of Benjamin and his friend walking into her life when she needed them the most.“Mom, I am so thirsty.” Rowan said, his voice was still not clear enough.Eva grabbed a bottle of water and placed it in his mouth so he could drink up
A Deal With The Billionaire Anything aside football
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE THIRTY THREE THEME: Anything aside football CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA HARTFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Going out on a shopping spree with a man was something totally new to Raven, especially since it was an expensive one. Raven carried the paper bags filled with clothes gently like they were eggs. When Christopher dropped her off at the hospital, he didn’t even bother to step out of the car to help her with the paper bags. All he did was sat at the steering wheel and watched her pull all the paper bag out of the car with a struggle. And Raven could have sworn that he was having a good laugh in his eyes behind the dark shades he wore. “I will call you on Sunday.” That was all Christopher Crawford said before driving off. Raven bit hard on her tongue to avoid cursing loudly at her cold hearted soon to be fake husband. She hoped dearly that he wouldn’t die by her hands during the six months that they would
A Deal With The Billionaire A Beauty Queen
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE THIRTY FOURTHEME: A Beauty Queen CONNECTICUT, UNITED OF AMERICARaven was much more relaxed by Sunday morning when she left Hartford Memorial Hospital. Rowan was doing great, healing up nicely and taking all of his medications as instructed by the doctor.Eva had informed Rowan of his mother having a new date and they had both even teased her about it before she left the ward with kisses all over his face.Raven was happy about her son’s medical progress. She felt relieved at the happy smiles on her son’s face and she didn’t have to worry too much about his health conditions anymore.She smiled to herself as she drove out of the hospital car park.One would think Christopher Crawford didn’t sleep all through the night. He had sent a text to Raven just to ask if she hasn’t forgotten about the dinner date they had both agreed on and together with his family by seven o’clock today. And he also texted her to drop her home add
A Deal With The Billionaire Good enough
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE THIRTY FIVETHEME: Good enough CONNECTICUT, UNITED OF AMERICAChristopher Crawford has never felt anxious in his entire life before, not even when he had been bidding for his first million dollar contract. He hoped badly that the day would go well without a hitch and if it doesn’t then he was ready to start sourcing for another woman to be his fake wife although he doubted if the plan would work this time around.The wedding was just in fourteen days, and he wanted to be certain that Raven McKenna would pull it off without making any mistake that would jeopardize the whole plan.His anxiety had gotten the best of him when he had woke up and the first thing that came to his mind was texting his fake wife to be just to ensure that she wasn’t going to bail out on him because that seemed like what all the women in life would do to him.Every time Christopher remembered Jessica turning down his proposal it made him feel less wo
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A Deal With The Billionaire Epilogue
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN THEME: EPILOGUE CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA A YEAR LATER "I can't believe I get to be the first person to cook for your guest and be your head chef right here too!" Tiana screamed as she awed at the delicate designs of Raven’s restaurant. “It’s so unfair that you knew about this and didn't think to tell me about it." Raven argued. "Have you gone bad on understanding simple words. It was a surprise. A surprise!" Tiana chuckled at her own words. They were doing the grand opening of Raven’s restaurant. Raven looked around reminiscing on how far she had come within a year. When they returned home from Brooklyn, Raven told christopher about Jacob’s return and they had asked him to come over to Connecticut and discuss how they would go about co-parenting. Jacob had been devastated at the news because he had been hopeful on Raven getting back with him. Since it wasn't going to be as
A Deal With The Billionaire Can second chance ever have a chance?
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN THEME: Can second chance ever have a chance? BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA. "Rowan, baby. Come help me out here." Raven called out to her son. He had asked for an early breakfast. She had obliged to his request, but she was feeling sort of tired and needed some things to be handed to her. Instead Rowan mused in reply. He had been at the window all morning staring out like he was expecting someone. “Did your dad say he was coming today?" Raven asked him as she whisked eggs to pour in some flour. He had requested for pancakes. All of a sudden Rowan yelled out of excitement. “Grandma!” He ran towards the door. "Grandma?" Raven muttered. And just as she looked up from the bowl she had in hand. Rowan had opened the door and jumping at her mother. Raven gasped in shock when she saw every member of the Crawford family and Benjamin behind her mother. Each of them strolling into the house. She abandoned the bow
A Deal With The Billionaire Raven is pregnant
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN THEME: Raven is pregnant. CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA Eva couldn't bring herself to fall asleep after receiving Rowan's call. When she checked the time it was past eleven and it was impossible and disturbing if she tried calling Christopher. Instead she had turned all through the night till she got carried away by the sleep. When she opened her eyes again, the bed stand time read 5:30 a.m and she didn't care anymore if it was too early. She dialed Christopher's number and he picked up on the first ring. ‘Good morning, Christopher. I know this might seem too early. But I really need to talk to you.’ She ranted into the receiver. ‘Good morning to you too Eva. What's the matter?’ Christopher sounded very awake. He must have been up earlier than Eva had imagined. ‘Rowan called last night!’ She told him. ‘What? When? What did he say?!’ He asked anxiously. ‘I would tell you on the way. But ho
A Deal With The Billionaire Rowan’s Decision
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTHEME: Rowan’s decision BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA.Raven cried persistently, her cries seeping through the walls of the bathroom to the room. Despite her attempt to muffle the sound just to prevent her son from hearing, Rowan laid on the bed pretending to be asleep and he could hear her cries. This had become a regular pattern for her every night, she would cry for some long minutes, at times she would remain there close to an hour just shedding tears.The little boy was getting tired of his mother’s consistent sadness and wished he could tell it to someone. He had thought of informing his father about it but Rowan knew better. He had seen the tension and heard the stiffness in their voices whenever they were together. Rowan loves his mother, he knew how much she endures to make sure he was fine. And he had never seen her so disheartened before. He felt her weight when she returned to the bed, noticing
A Deal With The Billionaire Mother and Son
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTHEME: Mother and son BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA.Rowan stared at his mother as she picked on her food. She hadn't been eating much for days now. He had asked her countless of times if she was sick but she always responded otherwise. When he had been in the room with her, she must have thought he was asleep as she spoke to Tiana and informed her of the pregnancy saying it is the reason behind her constant early morning sickness.Rowan didn't understand most of the conversation, but one thing was clear to him—his mother was pregnant. His father Jacob had been away for a few days and Rowan had began missing him already. He had grown accustomed to his presence within a short period of time."Why won't you and Dad get married?" He questioned out of the blue.Raven stared at him with an open eye. "What are you talking about Rowan?" She had been too lost in her thought that she wasn't paying much mind to him.R
A Deal With The Billionaire Let’s get back together, Raven.
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE HUNDRED AND TWELVETHEME: Let’s get back together, Raven. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA. TWO WEEKS LATER“Please ensure he doesn't play any sort of game that would stress him or cause his blood to pump too much." Raven told Jacob as she brushed through Rowan's hair.Ever since Rowan met his father, he had been spending maximum time with him. And Jacob took every advantage of the boy’s enthusiasm to walk his way into their lives. He began dropping by everyday since Rowan hadn't started school yet and made it easy for him to move around with his father.Raven didn't join them and always waited till Rowan got back. Somehow she trusted Jacob to take care of her son. Since they came to Brooklyn about two weeks ago, she still hasn't gotten over the breakage of her supposed marriage. Every night she wailed wishing everything would change. However, her ego wouldn't let her reach out to him or any other person in connection to him
A Deal With The Billionaire It was just a contract
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTHEME: It was just a contract CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CRAWFORD MANSION“Raven and Rowan are missing.”The whole room went silent as their eyes popped out in shock. Christopher wished he could turn back the hands of time and not say a word to them. He blamed himself for asking them to meet up, he should have waited to hear from the police. The looks on their faces made him want to run far away.“Wh...what do you mean by they are missing?" Eva stuttered, her face devoid of any color.Christopher held his hands to the back. It’s now or never. “I wish I can explain in detail. I am sorry I lied to you all. They have both been missing since Tuesday and I can't reach Raven up until now."“Will you stop this nonsense right this minute young man!" James slammed his palms on the table in anger. "Why would you joke with something as delicate as this?"Christopher sighed. “This isn't a joke
A Deal With The Billionaire Christopher’s Regret
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE HUNDRED AND TEN THEME: Christopher’s Regret CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT Christopher tossed and turned on the bed as he checked the time again. He had slept in all through Friday and Saturday after Jessica left. Seeing Raven had been gone for too long, he knew it was time he let the rest of the family know what was going on. The day had refused to break since he went to sleep. Instead of waiting till dinner, he decided they should all have a Sunday breakfast. He had texted his parents and siblings not excluding Eva that he and Raven had some important news to share. And they couldn't wait till dinner when all of the Crawford were expected to meet. All his life Christopher had never felt so lost. Within few days his whole life tumbled down the hill and gave his heart bruises. He missed Raven so much that it hurts. Checking the time it was six in the morning. Deciding not to go bac
A Deal With The Billionaire Jessica’s Confession
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE HUNDRED AND NINE THEME: Jessica’s Confession Tiana moved past Benjamin to see the shattered glasses on the floor. “Are you okay Chris?” she asked. “I am fine!” Christopher responded still not taking his eyes off Jessica. “Oh that’s the bitch?!” Tiana queried as she made an attempt to run at Jessica. Benjamin caught her midway and held her in place. “Behave yourself.” He purred into her ears as his hands was weaved perfectly around her waist. “Okay. Fine. Let me go.” Tiana gritted. Jessica stared at the room as she wondered what was going on. “Chris, did you ask your friends to come gang up against me?” She let out a snort. “Wow. I am so disappointed. You know we could sort this out on our own.” Christopher ignored her as he took a seat on one of the couches. Tiana copied his movement and only Benjamin walked towards Jessica handing her the documents he had previously shown Christopher. “You might want to see this.” He
