WARNING: R18+ Please read at your own risk.
Zhe’s POV My intoxication seemed to disappear the moment I felt the car lurch forward. My breath hitched as I stole a glance at Caleb, his grip on the steering wheel tight, his jaw clenched in a way that made my stomach churn with anticipation and unease. Napalunok ako, forcing myself to look away, but the thick tension inside the car made it impossible to ignore him. Galit ba siya? Bakit naman siya magagalit? Ako dapat ang magagalit dahil nakipaghalikan siya sa kapatid ko. The ride home was silent, save for the occasional hum of the engine, but the air between us was charged. When we arrived, Caleb stepped out without a word, rounding the vehicle to open the passenger door. Before I could react, his strong arms scooped me up effortlessly. A mixture of excitement and fear coiled inside me as I clung to his shoulders. Ano ba Caleb! His expression was dark as hell, eyes burning with something I couldn’t quite decipher. He carried me inside with purpose, not faltering even when I wriggled slightly in his grasp. The moment we reached his bedroom, alam ko na agad ang mangyayari. Caleb wasted no time. With a deliberate motion, he tossed me onto the mattress, his gaze sharp and unreadable. I gasped, propping myself up on her elbows as I met his eyes. “Drunk, flirting shamelessly with that man right in front of me,” he growls, “Was that supposed to make me jealous?” “I’m not flirting with him, and why? Are you jealous?” Hindi ko talaga alam bakit ganito ang asta niya ngayon, eh siya naman yung may ginawa . His face contorted with anger, his hands balling into fists at his sides. Kapagkuwan ay bigla siyang natawa ng mapakla. “Am I jealous?” he repeats, his voice is cold as ice. “No woman. I just don't want someone to touch my territory.” He suddenly invades my personal space, his hands gripping my shoulder. “Do you know how close I was to breaking Nathan’s fucking face tonight?” His face is inches away from me, eyes dark with emotion. Napalunok ako at napakapit ng mahigpit sa bedsheet. He then pulls me into a rough, demanding kiss, pouring all his anger and frustration into it. When he pulls away we’re both breathing heavily. “You're mine,” he growls “Understand?” I'm yours? Tapos Ikaw pagmamay-ari ng iba? Tiningnan ko lang siya, hindi ako tumugon. At dahil dun, his anger flares up again. He started unbuttoning his shirt, his movement is sharp and jerky. “I think you need a reminder of who you belong to,” he says darkly, pushing me back to bed and crawling over me. Napapikit ako, alam ko na ang kasunod nito. At alam kong hindi na naman ako manlalaban. Naramdaman kong hinubad niya ang damit niya and starts unbuckling his belt. He leans down, his face hovering mine. “Open your eyes,” he commands, his voice is low and dangerous. “Watch me claim what's mine.” His hands move to my neck squeezing tightly that make me cough, dahilan para magmulat ako. “Good girl,” a wicked smirk playing on his lips. He grabs my wrists and pins them above my head, using his free hand he tug down my trousers roughly. “I’m going to remind who you belong to,” he growls before slamming his mouth against mine in another rough kiss. Hindi ko alam, dapat ay magalit ako, dapat ay itulak ko siya pero heto ako at pilit nilalabanan ang bawat halik niya. He smirks, and he deepens the kiss as I fight back. His body covering mine possessively. But seems like my response make him angrier and hungrier. He released my wrists to grope my breasts harshly making me moan in pain and pleasure. He swallows the sound with his mouth, his hips grinding against mine without mercy making me whimper. He breaks the kiss, his chest heaving with anger and lust. His hands become rougher as he tears off my remaining clothes, leaving me bare beneath him. “Open your legs,” he demands, his voice hoarse. Nang hindi ko yun ginawa ay siya na mismo ang gumawa nito. “You’ll be punished, woman,” he murmured, his voice low and filled with something primal. My heart pounded wildly. "Caleb—" He doesn't hesitate shoving his pants down and positioning himself at my entrance, making me gasp. With one brutal thrust, he’s inside me, a low groan rumbling from his mouth. “Fvck,” he mutters, starting to move at a punishing pace. “Damn that Nathan, you're fvcking mine!” His hands dig into my hips painfully as he thrusts harder, using his weight to pin me down. I moan in pain and pleasure. He snaps his hips harshly making me cry out louder. He covers my mouth with one hand, his thrusts brutal and deep. “Mine” he thrusts. “And mine” he thrusts again. “Alone! Understand?! Fvck!” Tears fell from my eyes. Suddenly the brutal thrust became slower, more intimate though his grips remain firm. “Fvck! Don't cry!,” he whisper roughly his movements turning almost tender making me moan in pleasure. “Tell me you're mine, and I’ll be gentle” I nodded. “Y-yours” He smiles darkly, leaning down to capture my lips in a searing kiss. Hi tongue sweeps into my mouth, claiming me thoroughly. He starts to move again, but this time, his thrusts are slow and deep hitting the perfect spot inside me that makes my toes curl. “Fvcking say it again woman.” “Y-yours aahhh!” “Again,” he murmurs against my neck, his breath is hot on my skin. His hands roam my body possessively, squeezingy backside to pull me closer. “Say it like you mean it,” he said as he nip on my throat while thrusting slowly making me arch my body and wanting for more. I shut my eyes close. “A-all yours C-caleb! Aaahh! All yours!” “Jesus,” he mutters picking up speed. He hooks one of my legs over his hips, opening me up even more. His thrusts become deeper, hitting the spot inside me that make me see stars and curls my toes. “Aaaahh! Fvck!” I arched my body as I let out a soft yet loud moan. “Music to my fvcking ears” he growls, one hand gripping my hip while the other, slides to grip my hair. He pulls me my head back, exposing my neck as his lips find the sensitive spot where my shoulder meets my neck, he bites down gently marking me. “Take it” He fvcks me harder, deeper and faster. “Aaahh! Moan my name” “Aaaahhh! C-caleb! Ohhhh!” I moan as I hold tight on the bedsheet. “Keep saying my name like that,” he demands rolling his hips in a way that makes me gasp. “Like you need me….only me.” “Fvck aaahhhh! C-caleb I’m cumming s-sh*t!” My legs tremble. He fvcks me feel and hard completely dominant making me scream his name over and over. “Who makes you moan like this?” I arched my body as he pull out his d*ck and push it again inside me. “Aaahhh! It's you!” “Fvcking say my name” he mutters, his hips punishingly fast, I looked at him as he watches my breast bounce with each thrust. “C-caleb Aaaahhh!” He pounds into me like madman, watching my breasts bounce and my back arch. “Fvck aaahhhh! I’m cumming” “Cum! Ahh! Fvck” he slams into me one last time as he fills me with his hot seed. I let out a loud moan as I reach my climax. “FVCK! MINE!” He roars his voice echoing through the room. I gasps as he collapses on top of me, breathing heavily. He pull out and stand up. “Now go back to your room, punishment was done.” He said in his cold voice again bago magtungo sa banyo. Pain filled my chest. Ano pa nga ba ang aasahan ko? I stand up and find my clothes, only to find out na it's already teared a part. My poor clothes. “Damn you Caleb! You're not the one who's buying me clothes huh?” asik ko, walang pakialam kung maririnig niya ba ito o hindi. Tinapunan ko ng masamang tingin ang banyo bago pinulot ang damit niya na nasa sahig. Sinuot ko ito at lumabas ng kwarto niya. Pagkarating ko sa kwarto ko ay sa salamin agad ako nagtungo. I sighed as I stared at my reflection, my fingers grazing the fresh red marks blooming on my skin. Hindi pa nga tuluyang gumagaling ‘yung iba, meron na namang bago. A bitter chuckle escaped my lips. “Damn you, Caleb,” I muttered under my breath, shaking my head. The oversized shirt I had thrown on—his shirt—draped over me, drowning my frame in the scent of him. It was ridiculous how something so simple could make my heart ache. Why did it have to be like this? Why did I let him do this to me? I knew the answer, though I refused to say it out loud. I could still feel him—his touch, his warmth, the weight of his presence lingering like an unshakable ghost. It wasn’t just the way he claimed me physically. It was the way he looked at me, the way his voice dropped when he whispered possessive words against my skin. It was dangerous. And yet, despite everything, I knew I would let it happen again. Nababaliw kana talaga Zhe! Sinong matinong babae ang papayag sa ganito? Of course none other than Vivienne Zhe Ainsley. I shook my head.Zhe's POVI woke up to the sound of my alarm clock. Bumangon ako agad because it's Monday, and I need to be at the cafe.Sa edad kong ito, I am proud to say na nakapagpatayo na ako ng sarili kong café.I did my morning routine and got dressed. Facing the mirror, I let out a sigh.Paano ko ba itatago 'to?I opened my drawer and searched for a scarf. I found a pink one and wrapped it around my neck, napangiwi ako. I look ridiculous.Nakakainis naman kasi si Caleb. Maybe I should just watch a tutorial on how to cover these up.Kinuha ko ang cellphone ko, sakto namang nag-text si Cindy-ang taong pinagkakatiwalaan ko sa café. Hindi naman kasi gano'n kalaki ang café ko para magkaroon ng manager. Ako na mismo ang nagma-manage dahil wala naman akong ibang pinagkakaabalahan.Pinaalam lang niya na nagbukas na siya ng café. Nag-reply ako na malelate ako nang kaunti dahil may ginagawa pa ako.Pagkatapos kong mag-reply, naghanap ako sa YouTube ng tutorial kung paano takpan ang red marks sa leeg. P
WARNING: R18+ Please read at your own risk.Pagkapasok pa lang ni Zhe sa loob ng kwarto, agad siyang napahinto. Nandoon si Caleb, nakaupo sa gilid ng kama, nakasandal ang isang braso sa tuhod habang ang isa'y nakapatong sa labi na tila nagpipigil ng galit. His dark, piercing eyes locked onto hers the moment she stepped in, sending a chill down her spine. Napalunok siya. Alam niya na. Alam na niya kung ano ang naghihintay sa kanya. "Close the door," his voice was low, dangerously calm. Gusto niyang tumutol, gusto niyang tumakbo, pero wala siyang ibang choice. Kahit hindi niya gustuhin, sinunod niya ito-dahan-dahan niyang isinara ang pinto, ang kaba sa kanyang dibdib ay lumalaki sa bawat segundo. Caleb didn't move, but his gaze never left her. Para siyang mabangis na hayop na nag-aabang ng tamang oras para sumalakay. "With that f*cking man again, huh?" His voice was laced with accusation, resentment dripping from every word. Hindi niya naisip na sasabihin niya iyon agad. Napasing
Zhe's POVMula pa lang kagabi, hindi na nawala sa isip ko ang sinabi ni Judy.Paulit-ulit iyong tumatakbo sa isip ko. Pinuntahan niya ako sa café dahil hindi pa ako nakakauwi? He never does that before. So why now?Umiling ako at pumikit ng mariin, pilit na tinatanggal ang iniisip ko. I shouldn't even be thinking about him this way. Hindi ako dapat magbigay ng kahulugan sa kahit anong ginagawa niya. Masasaktan lang ako.Napabalik ako sa ulirat nang biglang bumukas ang pinto ng opisina ko."Ma'am Zhe, may naghahanap po sa'yo sa labas," ani Cindy habang sumilip sa pinto.Napakunot ang noo ko. "Sino?""Sophia daw po," dagdag niya.Napatigil ako. Anong ginagawa niya rito?"Tell her, I'll be right there.""Sige po."Pagkaalis ni Cindy ay napabuntong-hininga ako at inayos ang sarili ko. Muli kong tiningnan ang repleksyon ko sa salamin. Good thing tinulungan na naman ako ni Judy na itago ang mga marka ni Caleb. Lumabas ako ng opisina at bago pa man ako makarating sa dining hall, nakita ko n
WARNING: R18+ Please read at your own risk.The kiss was like a raging storm, consuming every inch of her being. She was powerless against the onslaught of his lips, his tongue, and his breath. She felt like she was drowning, suffocating in the depths of his embrace.I'm letting him again. It's happening again. Damn Zhe!Suddenly, she was lifted off her feet. She felt Caleb's strong arms wrap around her waist, pulling her closer, as he deepened the kiss. She let out a soft gasp, her body instinctively wrapping around his, as she surrendered to the moment.Her back pressed against the wall, the cool surface providing a stark contrast to the heat of his body.Her body tensed as she felt Caleb's grip tighten around her waist, pulling her even closer to him. His lips continued to move against hers, his tongue tracing the outline of her mouth, seeking entrance. She opened up to him, their tongues meeting in a passionate dance.In that moment, she was lost in the storm of his kiss, unable t
Zhe's POVI woke up to a familiar scent lingering in my nose. Nahihilo ako at mabigat ang pakiramdam ko, pakiramdam ko rin ay may nakapulupot sa beywang ko. Dahan-dahan akong nagmulat, at nanlaki ang mata ko nang makita ang mukha ni Caleb—his face just inches away from mine. Unan ko ang braso niya, at ang isang kamay niya ay nakapulupot sa beywang ko. He's sleeping peacefully. I gulped. Anong nangyari kagabi? Napapikit ako at pilit na inalala ang nangyari, ngunit wala akong maalala. I stared at his perfect face—his long lashes, his pointed nose, his kissable lips— I swallowed hard at the sight of his slightly parted lips. Who would have thought that this angelic face is a monster in bed? Hahaplusin ko sana ang pisngi niya ngunit pinigilan ko ang sarili ko. Baka magising siya, at hindi ko alam kung paano siya haharapin. Dahan-dahan, habang pigil ang hininga, inalis ko ang braso niyang nakapulupot sa beywang ko. Nagtagumpay naman ako. Dahan-dahan din akong bumaba
This wasn’t the wedding she dreamed of.No flowers. No kiss. No white dress.Ang meron lang ay ang marriage certificate at pirma sa kontrata, sinabayan pa ng malamig na titig mula sa lalaking magiging asawa niya sa papel—si Caleb Leander Vasquez. She didn’t expect that the same man who took her virginity would be the one she’d end up marrying.Hindi niya alam kung natatandaan pa siya nito, pero siguro naman ay oo, ito siguro ang rason kung bakit—“Are you really sure about this?” tanong nito sa kaniya na ikinagil ng pag-iisip niya.“You can still back out. But if you do, I can’t help your family's company,” his voice was calm—too calm—as he leaned against the doorframe, eyes locked on hers."Oo," sagot ni Zhe, halos pabulong. "Kung ito lang ang paraan para maisalba ang pamilya ko, pipiliin ko pa rin ‘to."Nabaon sa utang ang Ainsley Corporation—isang pangalan na dati'y ginagalang, pero ngayo'y nagmamakaawa. At bilang tanging anak na babae ng pamilya, siya ang naging “kabayaran.”Ang
Zhe's POVI had always known that love had no place in this marriage. From the moment I signed my name on that contract, I had surrendered the right to dream of romance, of whispered affections, of a man who would look at me as more than just an obligation. Who would know na ganito pala ang mangyayari sa buhay ko? Napangiti ako ng mapait at tiningnan ang sarili ko sa salamin. I traced down the love marks on my neck. Oh, should I call it love marks?Nah it's not, it's a red mark.I continue brushing my hair and walk towards the bed after. Malungkot akong napangiti. I didn't dream this kind of life I am right now.I am Vivienne Zhe Ainsley, I’m already married. Married to a ruthless man named Caleb Leander Vasquez’s. I’m his wife—on paper. Nothing more. My fingers curled around the silk sheets as I stared at the ceiling of his bedroom, my heart weighed down by the cruel reality of it all. Ano nga bang ginagawa ko dito sa kwarto niya? Well, simply because gusto ni Caleb na pagdating
Zhe's POVKinubukasanI woke up to the warm sunlight kissing my cheeks. I stretched, still half-asleep, before finally sitting up. After a quick prayer, I opened my eyes and began my morning routine.Today is my little brother's birthday—which I almost forgot— I’m certain my brother would sulk if I didn’t show up. I glanced at the wall clock. 1 PM?!"Shocks!" I muttered. Ang haba ng tulog ko kaya pala kumakalam na yung sikmura ko.After ko mag-ayos, kinuha ko na ang paper bag na naglalaman ng regalo ko sa kaniya, binili ko ito last week pa.Pagkalabas ko ng kwarto, agad tumama ang mga mata ko sa kwarto ni Caleb na nasa dulo ng hallway. Is he still here? Napailing ako. Malamang ay maaga na naman itong umalis kagaya ng lagi niyang ginagawa.Bumaba na ako ng hagdan at nagulat nang madatnan ko siya sa living room. Kasalukuyan siyang umiinom ng kape. Bigla siyang napatingin sa gawi ko at dahan-dahang ibinaba ang tasa. His brows slightly furrowed. Wala ba siyang pasok ngayon?"You're up lat
Zhe's POVI woke up to a familiar scent lingering in my nose. Nahihilo ako at mabigat ang pakiramdam ko, pakiramdam ko rin ay may nakapulupot sa beywang ko. Dahan-dahan akong nagmulat, at nanlaki ang mata ko nang makita ang mukha ni Caleb—his face just inches away from mine. Unan ko ang braso niya, at ang isang kamay niya ay nakapulupot sa beywang ko. He's sleeping peacefully. I gulped. Anong nangyari kagabi? Napapikit ako at pilit na inalala ang nangyari, ngunit wala akong maalala. I stared at his perfect face—his long lashes, his pointed nose, his kissable lips— I swallowed hard at the sight of his slightly parted lips. Who would have thought that this angelic face is a monster in bed? Hahaplusin ko sana ang pisngi niya ngunit pinigilan ko ang sarili ko. Baka magising siya, at hindi ko alam kung paano siya haharapin. Dahan-dahan, habang pigil ang hininga, inalis ko ang braso niyang nakapulupot sa beywang ko. Nagtagumpay naman ako. Dahan-dahan din akong bumaba
WARNING: R18+ Please read at your own risk.The kiss was like a raging storm, consuming every inch of her being. She was powerless against the onslaught of his lips, his tongue, and his breath. She felt like she was drowning, suffocating in the depths of his embrace.I'm letting him again. It's happening again. Damn Zhe!Suddenly, she was lifted off her feet. She felt Caleb's strong arms wrap around her waist, pulling her closer, as he deepened the kiss. She let out a soft gasp, her body instinctively wrapping around his, as she surrendered to the moment.Her back pressed against the wall, the cool surface providing a stark contrast to the heat of his body.Her body tensed as she felt Caleb's grip tighten around her waist, pulling her even closer to him. His lips continued to move against hers, his tongue tracing the outline of her mouth, seeking entrance. She opened up to him, their tongues meeting in a passionate dance.In that moment, she was lost in the storm of his kiss, unable t
Zhe's POVMula pa lang kagabi, hindi na nawala sa isip ko ang sinabi ni Judy.Paulit-ulit iyong tumatakbo sa isip ko. Pinuntahan niya ako sa café dahil hindi pa ako nakakauwi? He never does that before. So why now?Umiling ako at pumikit ng mariin, pilit na tinatanggal ang iniisip ko. I shouldn't even be thinking about him this way. Hindi ako dapat magbigay ng kahulugan sa kahit anong ginagawa niya. Masasaktan lang ako.Napabalik ako sa ulirat nang biglang bumukas ang pinto ng opisina ko."Ma'am Zhe, may naghahanap po sa'yo sa labas," ani Cindy habang sumilip sa pinto.Napakunot ang noo ko. "Sino?""Sophia daw po," dagdag niya.Napatigil ako. Anong ginagawa niya rito?"Tell her, I'll be right there.""Sige po."Pagkaalis ni Cindy ay napabuntong-hininga ako at inayos ang sarili ko. Muli kong tiningnan ang repleksyon ko sa salamin. Good thing tinulungan na naman ako ni Judy na itago ang mga marka ni Caleb. Lumabas ako ng opisina at bago pa man ako makarating sa dining hall, nakita ko n
WARNING: R18+ Please read at your own risk.Pagkapasok pa lang ni Zhe sa loob ng kwarto, agad siyang napahinto. Nandoon si Caleb, nakaupo sa gilid ng kama, nakasandal ang isang braso sa tuhod habang ang isa'y nakapatong sa labi na tila nagpipigil ng galit. His dark, piercing eyes locked onto hers the moment she stepped in, sending a chill down her spine. Napalunok siya. Alam niya na. Alam na niya kung ano ang naghihintay sa kanya. "Close the door," his voice was low, dangerously calm. Gusto niyang tumutol, gusto niyang tumakbo, pero wala siyang ibang choice. Kahit hindi niya gustuhin, sinunod niya ito-dahan-dahan niyang isinara ang pinto, ang kaba sa kanyang dibdib ay lumalaki sa bawat segundo. Caleb didn't move, but his gaze never left her. Para siyang mabangis na hayop na nag-aabang ng tamang oras para sumalakay. "With that f*cking man again, huh?" His voice was laced with accusation, resentment dripping from every word. Hindi niya naisip na sasabihin niya iyon agad. Napasing
Zhe's POVI woke up to the sound of my alarm clock. Bumangon ako agad because it's Monday, and I need to be at the cafe.Sa edad kong ito, I am proud to say na nakapagpatayo na ako ng sarili kong café.I did my morning routine and got dressed. Facing the mirror, I let out a sigh.Paano ko ba itatago 'to?I opened my drawer and searched for a scarf. I found a pink one and wrapped it around my neck, napangiwi ako. I look ridiculous.Nakakainis naman kasi si Caleb. Maybe I should just watch a tutorial on how to cover these up.Kinuha ko ang cellphone ko, sakto namang nag-text si Cindy-ang taong pinagkakatiwalaan ko sa café. Hindi naman kasi gano'n kalaki ang café ko para magkaroon ng manager. Ako na mismo ang nagma-manage dahil wala naman akong ibang pinagkakaabalahan.Pinaalam lang niya na nagbukas na siya ng café. Nag-reply ako na malelate ako nang kaunti dahil may ginagawa pa ako.Pagkatapos kong mag-reply, naghanap ako sa YouTube ng tutorial kung paano takpan ang red marks sa leeg. P
WARNING: R18+ Please read at your own risk.Zhe’s POVMy intoxication seemed to disappear the moment I felt the car lurch forward. My breath hitched as I stole a glance at Caleb, his grip on the steering wheel tight, his jaw clenched in a way that made my stomach churn with anticipation and unease.Napalunok ako, forcing myself to look away, but the thick tension inside the car made it impossible to ignore him. Galit ba siya? Bakit naman siya magagalit? Ako dapat ang magagalit dahil nakipaghalikan siya sa kapatid ko.The ride home was silent, save for the occasional hum of the engine, but the air between us was charged. When we arrived, Caleb stepped out without a word, rounding the vehicle to open the passenger door. Before I could react, his strong arms scooped me up effortlessly.A mixture of excitement and fear coiled inside me as I clung to his shoulders. Ano ba Caleb! His expression was dark as hell, eyes burning with something I couldn’t quite decipher. He carried me inside wi
Zhe's POVKinubukasanI woke up to the warm sunlight kissing my cheeks. I stretched, still half-asleep, before finally sitting up. After a quick prayer, I opened my eyes and began my morning routine.Today is my little brother's birthday—which I almost forgot— I’m certain my brother would sulk if I didn’t show up. I glanced at the wall clock. 1 PM?!"Shocks!" I muttered. Ang haba ng tulog ko kaya pala kumakalam na yung sikmura ko.After ko mag-ayos, kinuha ko na ang paper bag na naglalaman ng regalo ko sa kaniya, binili ko ito last week pa.Pagkalabas ko ng kwarto, agad tumama ang mga mata ko sa kwarto ni Caleb na nasa dulo ng hallway. Is he still here? Napailing ako. Malamang ay maaga na naman itong umalis kagaya ng lagi niyang ginagawa.Bumaba na ako ng hagdan at nagulat nang madatnan ko siya sa living room. Kasalukuyan siyang umiinom ng kape. Bigla siyang napatingin sa gawi ko at dahan-dahang ibinaba ang tasa. His brows slightly furrowed. Wala ba siyang pasok ngayon?"You're up lat
Zhe's POVI had always known that love had no place in this marriage. From the moment I signed my name on that contract, I had surrendered the right to dream of romance, of whispered affections, of a man who would look at me as more than just an obligation. Who would know na ganito pala ang mangyayari sa buhay ko? Napangiti ako ng mapait at tiningnan ang sarili ko sa salamin. I traced down the love marks on my neck. Oh, should I call it love marks?Nah it's not, it's a red mark.I continue brushing my hair and walk towards the bed after. Malungkot akong napangiti. I didn't dream this kind of life I am right now.I am Vivienne Zhe Ainsley, I’m already married. Married to a ruthless man named Caleb Leander Vasquez’s. I’m his wife—on paper. Nothing more. My fingers curled around the silk sheets as I stared at the ceiling of his bedroom, my heart weighed down by the cruel reality of it all. Ano nga bang ginagawa ko dito sa kwarto niya? Well, simply because gusto ni Caleb na pagdating
This wasn’t the wedding she dreamed of.No flowers. No kiss. No white dress.Ang meron lang ay ang marriage certificate at pirma sa kontrata, sinabayan pa ng malamig na titig mula sa lalaking magiging asawa niya sa papel—si Caleb Leander Vasquez. She didn’t expect that the same man who took her virginity would be the one she’d end up marrying.Hindi niya alam kung natatandaan pa siya nito, pero siguro naman ay oo, ito siguro ang rason kung bakit—“Are you really sure about this?” tanong nito sa kaniya na ikinagil ng pag-iisip niya.“You can still back out. But if you do, I can’t help your family's company,” his voice was calm—too calm—as he leaned against the doorframe, eyes locked on hers."Oo," sagot ni Zhe, halos pabulong. "Kung ito lang ang paraan para maisalba ang pamilya ko, pipiliin ko pa rin ‘to."Nabaon sa utang ang Ainsley Corporation—isang pangalan na dati'y ginagalang, pero ngayo'y nagmamakaawa. At bilang tanging anak na babae ng pamilya, siya ang naging “kabayaran.”Ang