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Juliet’s POV

‘What? My head is spinning because of what was happening. My bag dropped to the floor, the shock on her face. ‘I thought you were my friend, I trusted you. Is this how you want to betray me, huh?’ I asked her with tears flowing down from my cheek. At this time, I was totally disappointed. This was indeed the height of everything. I couldn't believe my eyes; this was indeed happening to me.

‘Come on, shut the door, slut,’ Tobias uttered, kissing Daphine on her neck right in front of me. The guilt was written all over her face, the feeling of betrayal was all over me. I stood there dumbfounded, seeing them do their silly things, but I can't help but cry.

I walked out away from the room, sitting in the sitting room, hearing another lady moaning under my boyfriend, tears dripping down from my eyes. It was at this time I knew I had to leave this toxic relationship. He always did things that would hurt me, and he won't stop doing that. Sniffing my tears, heart broken and shattered, my brother's call came in. Ignoring it, I quickly checked my bag to see if the money was there, but it wasn't at all.

My heart raced in fear. ‘No, it can't be,’ I shook my head profusely. ‘Tobias!!!’ I screamed in rage. I was madly angry at the moment, the urge to grab a knife from the kitchen was all over me. Seeing the demon coming down from the stairs, I hurriedly jumped from my seat, going to pounce on him.

‘What have you done, why??’ I yelled at him, hitting him hard. Instead, he pushed me very hard away, and I went crashing to the floor. I raised up my eyes, looking at Daphine standing beside him, watching him. I felt disgusted by the two of them.

‘Do you think I ever loved you?’ He said, his words were heartbroken to me.

‘I only take you to bring me more money. How dare you interrupt my peace with my girl!!’

‘You are nothing but a demon. I tried to endure you after all these years. Why will you do this to me? You took all my hard-earned money!!’ I screamed out loud. ‘As if that wasn't enough, you sold me out. Give me my brother's freaking money, monster!!’ I screamed out, yelling in anger.

‘You are nothing but a piece of trash to me. Do you think I liked you? Please leave my house now!!’ He bellowed at me.

I took a pause, standing up in disappointment, looking at Daphine. ‘You are a slut,’ I gritted my teeth at her. ‘You are wicked,’ I shouted, spitting right into her face as Tobias pushed me hard away.

‘Please leave my house!!’ He yelled, feeling rejected. My eyes swimming in tears, I gave a deadly look at him before walking out. The atmosphere was cold, the wind began to blow in anger, as if everything was turned away from me.

It began to drizzle, the rain coming close, the atmosphere already changed. Not caring about anything, I walked down the street when the heavy rain started, the thunder striking. The only thing I wished for at that moment was death, but it failed me. It didn't come to me. Walking inside the rain, I could feel my blood getting frozen.

I was ready to do anything, leave this earth. I had failed my only brother; I had been saving a man who never liked me for once, only abusive.

‘Forgive me, mother and father. I was unable to take care of my brother very well,’ I pleaded, regretting every day I had known this guy called Tobias. The rain was pouring all over my body, I took a deep breath, about walking across the street, a hand grabbed me with an umbrella covering me.

‘He betrayed me,’ I burst out crying.

‘After everything, he repaid me by cheating on my best friend. I have been betrayed,’ I burst out saying, crying hard on the chest.

‘It's fine,’ that voice reminded me of the one-night stand man. I lifted up my eyes to see. ‘You don't have to say anything for now,’ he uttered, calming me down after a long hug. He walked me into his car, and I sat down, still drenched with water all over my body.

‘Here you go,’ he handed me his suit. ‘I will wait, get changed quickly,’ he uttered. I nodded my head with a fake smile, and I wore my changed clothes. ‘Hey, Mr. One-night stand, I am done,’ I called out from the window, winding it down. He smirked, entering into the car.

‘Call me Damien,’ he uttered.

‘How did it end?’ He asked, mindful. I took a deep breath, deep down hurt.

‘I ended up hurt; he shattered my brother's dream.’ Before completing my speech, I remembered the offer he gave me earlier.

‘One-night stand, please, the offer is still available. I am ready; will the money be paid? I really need to help my brother; he must not drop out,’ I pleaded. He smiled, furrowing my eyebrows. ‘Are you trying to mock me?’ I asked him, but instead, he smiled more.

‘I'm Damien, the offer is still available. I knew you would come back,’ he stated. I could notice his ego.

‘Fine, when will I get paid, and who is going to be?’ I asked him eagerly.

‘It's a contract marriage; I will pay you handsomely, pay for your brother's f*e, and cater for you,’ he uttered. My eyes widened in surprise.

‘Are you sure you are going to do that?’ I asked him.

‘I will, trust me,’ he uttered, igniting the engine. He played music, and there was a deep silence among us. A question struck my mind.

‘How did you find me?’ I asked him. He smirked.

‘I followed you,’ he said. I looked at him in surprise. ‘Follow me?’ I muttered those words as he increased the volume of the music.

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JULET’S POV

Following a total stranger home, not knowing where he was taking me, we entered a grand estate named "The Damien's Estate." It was like another world, vast and magnificent. 

My mouth dropped open in awe; I couldn't remember the last time I'd seen something so impressive. As we drove, we passed under an arch of floricultures that provided shade.

The passage was lined with beautiful horticulture, and the rain suddenly halted as we arrived at the magnificent mansion, where waters flowed and fish swam in elegant ponds. The garden was captivating, filled with vibrant flowers and meticulously trimmed hedges. I couldn't help but be amazed.

"Who is this guy?" I wondered, my thoughts racing. The stranger's command interrupted my reverie. "Get down," he uttered.

Stepping down from the car, I was amazed by the scene before me. Even though it was late, the shining street lights illuminated the estate, creating a world of its own. As we entered the grand entrance, maids came over to collect his suitcase, with one even attempting to take off his shoes.

"Where is Father?" he asked the maid assisting him. "He went to his mansion; only your sister is still around," she replied. He nodded.

"Get her freshened up and bring her to my office," he instructed, leaving me dumbfounded by his wealth. I couldn't help but admire the huge lion statue in the sitting room, decorated with gold and silver. The luxurious blend of decor left me in awe. The maid snapped me out of my trance, and I staggered.

"I'm sorry," I said, trying to compose myself. 

"Follow me," the maid ordered, and I obediently followed. I could hardly believe that I was finally experiencing the life I had always dreamed of. I was going to be contracted to a wealthy billionaire. A smile spread across my face, and I giggled. The maid glanced at me before leading me into a room. My jaw dropped at the sight of the decor.

The entire room was enormous, almost like a boutique. Different sections displayed clothes, jewelry, shoes, and makeup. It was a fashion paradise. If I was dreaming, I never wanted to wake up. Everything was amazing.

“Here is the bathroom” she walked towards a door opening it and showing me, “Here you go ma!