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"Hey, why are you daydreaming?" Elda asked, startling Sirena who was lost in thought at her desk."I'm fine," Sirena replied with a small smile."Hey, have you heard?" Elda asked."What?" Sirena asked, looking at Elda seriously."Apparently, Claudya decided to drop out of school," Elda said, making Sirena gasp in surprise."Really?" Sirena asked, clearly shocked."Yeah. She couldn't handle the teasing from the others after what happened during the study tour, so she decided to leave," Elda explained. "Wow, you're amazing, Siren. You stayed quiet while she bullied you, and your retaliation was no joke. You made her drop out of school."Elda laughed. "What are you talking about? It was just because she's mentally weak," Sirena replied."Oh, by the way, I haven't heard anything about your boyfriend, Mr. James. Are you still with him?" Elda asked, successfully making Sirena's expression change."Why the silence? Did you two fight?" Elda asked, looking at Sirena with an intense gaze."Elda
Sirena opened her eyes after a long, exhausting session with James. Once again, her body felt sore and broken. She looked around the apartment but couldn't find James, until a tempting aroma wafted from outside the room.She slowly got up from her position and walked toward the bathroom to freshen up.Sirena wore James's white shirt and walked out of the bedroom.The fragrant smell from the kitchen greeted her as she stepped out of the room. Her hair was still wet from her shower, and the oversized white shirt she wore covered part of her thighs. She found James in the kitchen, wearing casual pants and a simple black t-shirt, busy with a pan on the stove.James turned when he heard her footsteps. His smile appeared instantly, as usual, confident as ever."Finally, you're awake, Sweety. Did you sleep well?" he asked in a teasing tone.Sirena scoffed lightly, but couldn't hide the slight smile on her lips. "Sleep well? More like shattered. You really don't know when to stop, do you?"Ja
"I’m waiting for you in the campus parking lot. Your classes should be over, right?"Sirena read the message that James had sent her.After almost two weeks, James reached out to her again. Sirena was quite surprised, but at the same time, she didn’t know how to act toward him.She stared at the screen of her phone for a long time, the message from James seemed to radiate an aura that was hard to ignore. It had been two weeks since that awkward incident, and the man had disappeared without a word. Now he was suddenly showing up again, casually asking to meet as if nothing had changed."Campus parking lot?" Sirena murmured quietly, biting her lip. She was hesitant. Should she meet him?Part of her wanted to ignore the message, but the same intense curiosity made it hard for her to completely disregard James. Finally, she typed a short reply."Wait there."After sending the message, Sirena sighed and organized her books. She tried to convince herself that this was just a normal meeting,
On the other hand, Sirena found it increasingly difficult to concentrate on her college assignments and work at the company. Sitting in her office at Reverie, she stared out the window, watching the bustling traffic on the street below.Sirena sat motionless in her office, her eyes vacant as she gazed at the chaos outside the window. Her mind was consumed by thoughts of James, who seemed to have disappeared without a trace since their tense encounter. Sirena’s heart felt heavy, a mix of anxiety and longing that trapped her in confusion.She knew their relationship had never been easy. It was an agreement, not the genuine connection she had hoped for. Yet, despite that, every moment they had spent together made her feel valued and loved, even if only temporarily. Now, James' absence only made her feel lonely and directionless."Did I make a mistake by hoping?" Sirena asked herself, biting her lip, holding back the tears that threatened to fall. She didn't want to admit it, but her feel
"So, you want to take this project?" Malik asked, a mischievous grin on his lips."Yes. Didn't I already do that? Now, don't interfere with my business anymore!" James said, emphasizing each word. "You all just want to take advantage of my mind and body, right? I'll give them to you, but never meddle with my personal life and business!"Malik looked at James, who glared at him with sharp, furious eyes."James, I’m your grandfather. How could I take advantage of you? I only want to give you the best," Malik said calmly."Is that so? I’ve never felt that way," James replied. "So far, I’ve been fighting on my own. When I was at my lowest, even the one who claimed to be my grandfather didn’t care about me. Now, all I’m asking is for that, Grandpa," James said with emphasis."Why are you so worried about me getting close to that woman? Is she so valuable to you, James?" Malik asked."Valuable? Of course not," James answered casually. "She's nothing more than a prostitute. I just still want
"I want to talk to you. Come with me," James said, grabbing Sirena's hand. But at the same time, Gavin held Sirena's other hand, making James glare at their joined hands, visibly annoyed."Sirena is with me, and we are discussing something important. Can you please wait and not drag my conversation partner away like that?" Gavin said, his tone firm.James stared intensely at Gavin, who held his ground, returning the glare without flinching.The tension between James and Gavin was palpable, causing the previously calm atmosphere in the café to suddenly feel charged. Sirena watched both men, feeling confused and a little anxious, unsure of what to do."James, Gavin, please don't do this," Sirena said, trying to ease the situation. She slowly pulled her hand from their grasps.James didn’t take his eyes off Gavin. "I don't care who you are or what you're discussing. I just want to talk to Sirena. That’s the more important matter," he said coldly, but with an authoritative tone.Gavin rem
“Actually, I want to apologize for my mistake the other day. I realized that Cherry was lying and setting you up,” he said, making Siren surprised to hear it.A proud man like Ronald, apologizing to her—this was something extremely rare.“Are you sick or something?” Siren asked, making Ronald furrow his brows in confusion.“What do you mean?” Ronald asked.“No. I'm just surprised that you're apologizing to me,” Siren said.Ronald scratched the back of his neck, looking somewhat awkward. “I know, I rarely, or maybe never, do this. But this time, I’m serious, Siren. I was wrong to believe Cherry without checking the truth.”Siren looked at Ronald sharply, trying to read the intention behind his words. Was this genuine, or just a formality?“Why are you suddenly apologizing?” Siren asked flatly. “Aren’t you the one who always defended her no matter what happened?”Ronald sighed, his expression turning serious. “After that incident, I saw evidence that showed Cherry was just trying to man
Sirena stared at the ceiling, her mind still fixated on James's ambiguous words."Actually, what has he been through to say something like that?" Sirena muttered as she recalled James’s words."Siren... I can let go of everything that's been in my life. I can accept when everyone I trust betrays me and stabs me in the back. But...""Siren... I can't accept it if you're the one who stabs me in the back. So, no matter how much you hate me, don't just leave me and choose another man."Those words kept disturbing Sirena's thoughts, making it impossible for her to close her eyes.She gazed at the ceiling, trying to push away the thoughts that kept swirling in her head. James's words echoed in her soul, shaking the calm she was trying to create."Why is he so sure that I would leave him?" she wondered."What has he been through all this time?" she asked herself. She wanted to understand more, not just about the fear James had expressed, but also the painful experiences that had shaped him i
After they had their moment, both of them sat by the riverbank. Siren’s body was wrapped in James' jacket to keep her warm."This is crazy!" Siren groaned."Why?" James asked, rummaging through his pants pocket and pulling out something."This is the first time I’ve done something this crazy in the wild," Siren complained, making James chuckle."But the sensation is incredible, isn't it?" James teased."I don't know," Siren replied.James took out a pack of cigarettes and lit one."You're smoking in front of me?" Siren protested."Why not? The air is cold enough. I only smoke at times to warm up," James answered."Well then, I want to try," Siren said, surprising James, but he eventually chuckled.James raised an eyebrow, looking at Siren with a half-surprised, half-amused expression. "You? Want to smoke?" he asked, still chuckling. "Since when did you get curious about cigarettes, Siren?"Siren crossed her arms and gave James a challenging look. "You’re casually smoking in front of m
"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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