Sirena Reverie, a fourth-year university student, finds herself forced into an unexpected arrangement with James Andreas Scout, an arrogant CEO and her former betrothed. Two years ago, their engagement fell apart when Sirena refused to marry him, put off by rumors of his womanizing lifestyle. She despises playboys, and James’s reputation is anything but clean. However, fate seems to pull her back into James’s orbit. When her father passes away, Sirena is left with insurmountable debt, leading to the loss of her family’s luxurious home and the collapse of their company. Just when she has nowhere to turn, James appears, offering his help. But he’s not James Andreas if there isn’t a catch—he’ll cover her debts and invest in her father’s company, on the condition that Sirena becomes his bedroom partner. Will Sirena accept James’s proposal, and if she does, where will their tumultuous relationship lead?
View More"Where are you going, James?" Jeslyn asked, stopping James as he was about to leave the mansion.James halted and looked at Jeslyn. "I don't think that's any of your business," he replied."I'm serious, James. You shouldn't be wandering around showing your face. What if the Scout family sees you?" Jeslyn questioned.James took a deep breath. "I know what I'm doing. So, you don't need to worry about me," he said before walking away, leaving Jeslyn standing there, feeling both frustrated and annoyed."Where exactly is he going? Why is he in such a hurry? Does this have something to do with that woman?" she muttered angrily to herself.Jeslyn clenched her fists, her eyes narrowing with suspicion. "That woman... Sirena?" she thought. Jeslyn had already gathered information about Sirena through her investigation.She had been feeling uneasy for a while now. James always kept secrets from her, but this time, her instincts told her it had something to do with Sirena."What exactly is James's
Sirena paced back and forth in her room, her mind working nonstop, trying to figure out how she could meet James. Longing and anxiety mixed together, making it hard for her to think clearly."How can I meet James?" she murmured, biting her fingernail anxiously.She paused for a moment, staring at her phone lying on the table. Her hand reached for it, opening her contacts and scrolling through the list, hoping to find someone who could help her. But who? There was no one she could call to ask about James—not even James himself, whose number was no longer active.Sirena sat on the edge of her bed, letting out a deep sigh. "I have to come up with the right idea to meet James and not be apart from him anymore. Yes, I have to fight for my own feelings, no matter what happens," she said with determination.But before she could decide on her next move, her phone suddenly vibrated. An incoming call from an unknown number. Sirena frowned, staring at the screen. Hesitant, she finally swiped the
"Marriage?" James smiled."Yes," Jeslyn answered with full confidence."Jeslyn, I've told you before. I will help you and work with you. But on one condition—there will be no conditions like this. Right now, we are business partners in a mutually beneficial relationship. I bring you benefits, and you do the same for me. Do you understand?" James emphasized."So, who is she?" Jeslyn asked, her eyes filled with curiosity as she looked at James."None of your business!" James replied, rising from his seat."James, I'm still talking to you!" Jeslyn called out, but James chose to walk away.He ignored her completely, leaving Jeslyn fuming with frustration. She clenched her fists, her eyes flashing with anger. From the beginning, she knew that James wasn't the type of man who could be controlled, but she never expected such a firm rejection."James!" she shouted again, but the man kept walking without even glancing back.Jeslyn gritted her teeth. "Damn it!" she muttered, staring at the drin
"You seem to be in a really good mood right now. Did James really affect you that much?" David asked as he drove."Pretty much," Sirena replied."In that case, you're not suspicious of me anymore, right? Can we be friends now?" David asked with a sweet smile."Friends? Of course not," Sirena's answer made David's expression change instantly. He furrowed his brows."I took you to your dream guy, didn’t I? What else are you suspicious of? Even though James and I never got along, the fact is, we’re working together now," David responded.Sirena crossed her arms and looked at David with a flat expression. "I know you helped James, but that doesn’t mean I trust you right away," she said in a sharp tone.David took a deep breath and shook his head slightly. "Oh, come on, Siren. I’m a good guy, you know? Besides, if I had bad intentions, I wouldn’t have gone through the trouble of bringing you back safely."Sirena glanced at him briefly before looking out the window. "Maybe. But you’re still
"So, James is hiding a woman in his room?" Jeslyn asked."That's right, Miss. A mysterious woman. She seems quite special to James, and David is helping him. I think those two from the Scout family are planning something dangerous," reported the man who served as Jeslyn's spy."Hm... Planning something? Do they think they can go against Romano Castel?" she said firmly.Jeslyn leaned gracefully against her chair, her gaze sharp and calculating. "Who is this woman? Can you find out more about her?" she asked while tapping her fingers on the armrest.The spy obediently nodded. "I will dig deeper, Miss. But from what I’ve seen, the woman is quite close to James. In fact, James seems very protective of her."Jeslyn narrowed her eyes, uneasiness creeping into her heart. "Protective, you say? That means... she’s important to him."The spy nodded again. "Exactly, Miss. And it seems David is also involved in protecting her. They’re being extremely cautious, keeping a close watch on her every m
"Are you done with your shower? Come on, let's have breakfast," James invited, already sitting comfortably in his chair with a variety of breakfast dishes spread out on the table."Um... yeah," Siren replied, feeling awkward and embarrassed. She desperately wanted to disappear at that very moment and avoid looking at James. She couldn't stop thinking about her actions last night, which surely must have shocked him. Even she was stunned at herself, acting so impulsively."What's wrong? Why are you just standing there?" James asked. "Come here and eat a lot. I know you're hungry and tired after last night's... surprising activity."Siren's face turned bright red at James's teasing, making her even more embarrassed."Um... yeah," she answered, walking over to the chair in front of James. Without looking at him, Siren began to eat quickly, stuffing her mouth until her cheeks were puffed out with food.James laughed, having watched her fondly the whole time."Wh-why are you laughing?" Sire
"Siren?" called James. Siren was sitting pensively at the edge of the bed."This is your room card. You're in the wrong room. David is waiting for you outside; he'll take you to your room," James said, handing her the card.Siren turned to look at James. "Can't I just sleep here?"James was taken aback by her boldness. Normally, she would avoid him at all costs."Sleep here? With me?" James asked, seeking confirmation.Siren's face instantly flushed with embarrassment. She couldn’t believe she had blurted that out. Turning her head away, she tried to hide her blush. But she didn't want to be away from James. She was afraid that if she left, the reality of him being gone and all of this being a mere illusion would hit her."Um... I mean—" Siren bit her lower lip, struggling to find the right words."Actually, it's fine if you want to stay. I'll have David use your room for now. They might do room checks to make sure all guests are in their assigned cabins," James explained.Siren hesit
"Are you hungry?" James asked Sirena, who stood near the window, gazing at the vast, close-up view of the sea."Yeah, I haven’t eaten anything," Sirena replied."Then wait a moment. I'll order us some food," James said as he walked toward the phone mounted on the wall.James quickly picked up the receiver and spoke to the room service staff. "Can you send up two full dinner sets? One with medium-rare steak and the other... a seafood platter," he ordered, glancing at Sirena. "You like seafood, right?"Sirena nodded slightly, her face still showing traces of emotions that hadn't entirely faded. "Yes, I like seafood."James offered a faint smile and continued his order. "Oh, and don't forget two fresh orange juices and your finest wine." Once done, he returned the phone to its cradle."We have a few minutes before the food arrives," he said, walking closer. "Why don't you sit down?"Sirena kept her gaze fixed on the dark, gently rippling sea under the starry sky. "I like it here; the vie
“James…?”The man looked at Sirena with a blank expression.“Who are you?” he asked coldly. “How did you get into this room?”His voice was icy. Sirena’s heart ached, yet longed to hear his voice again.“Is this real? Am I hallucinating?” Sirena thought, frozen in place, unable to speak or move.“Why are you just standing there? If you're looking for a client, don't come here. Get out now!” he ordered.The man before her looked completely different from the warm and teasing James she knew. This version was harsh, with an almost contemptuous gaze directed at Sirena.“I… I—” Sirena’s voice caught in her throat.“Get out!” the man ordered harshly. “Leave now, or I'll throw you out myself!”Sirena swallowed hard, her gaze turning bleak as tears rolled down her cheeks.“Are you deaf? I said get out!” he snapped.Sirena flinched at his harsh tone, realizing this was neither a dream nor a hallucination. This was real—James was standing right in front of her.Irritated that the woman remained
"Why do I have to be here? Should I have just refused Uncle’s suggestion?" Sirena thought uneasily. She looked around the restaurant, but there was still no sign of the man’s arrival. Patiently, Sirena waited, tapping her nails on the table. "So slow," she muttered in frustration. "Goodness, how much longer do I have to wait?" she murmured. It had already been an hour of waiting. If she could, she would escape this situation. But unfortunately, she couldn’t. She needed James's help with her family's company issues. It all began when her father was massively swindled by a trusted associate at the office. This caused the company’s stock value to plunge, halting production. On top of that, her father’s bank loans had left their grand home repossessed. Sirena's father, desperate, ended his life by jumping from the RV Group building's rooftop, and her mother was hospitalized due to a heart attack. After asking friends and relatives for help, no one was willing to aid Sirena—except for t...
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