Dangerous Arrangement

Dangerous Arrangement

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Jasmine must face a difficult choice when her father flees money from his employer, Mr. Hawthorne. As payment for her father's wrongdoing, Jasmine is forced to become Mr. Hawthorne's mistress. The meeting is the beginning of a journey full of conflict and forbidden feelings, the unraveling of mysteries, and the revelation of the true power of their relationship.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1. Inevitable Deals

Jasmine pondered for a moment at the scattering of shards on the floor, the result of her careless hand not nudging the glass. She raised her gaze slowly, finding one of the men already standing directly in front of her. The man's presence asserted authority, while the other burly figure remained in place as if to show who their leader was.

"What do you want?" cried Jasmine with her hands clenched into fists, trying not to be afraid to face the men alone.

"Tell me your name," said the man Jasmine believed to be the leader. His eyes looked sharp and his tone was threatening.

Jasmine didn't want to talk about herself to the stranger who had barged into her house, so she didn't answer.

Jasmine's uncompromising attitude only made the man smirk, then he took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket and lit one. While time passed, he smoked quietly in front of the woman who looked at him with a disapproving expression.

"It's that simple, can't say it?"

The bespectacled man suddenly stepped in front of them, thrusting a mysterious document. "This is the data you requested, Mr. Hawthorne."

The man with a dense aura of power, called Mr. Hawthorne, was now reading the document in his hand. "Hiding it won't do you any good. I can have my people find out about you, Jasmine Everhart."

The bespectacled man swiftly took over the document as Mr. Hawthorne handed it to him, then he backed away slowly.

Cigarette smoke billowing in the air, Mr. Hawthorne dropped the cigarette he had only taken a few puffs on and stomped on it.

"Where is your father?"

The sharp question left Jasmine shocked and confused. "Why... my fa—ther?"

"Let's keep this short," Mr. Hawthorne said, his voice firm. "Your father took my money and I don't know where he's hiding now. Do you know where your father is?"

"No way..." Jasmine whispered in disbelief.

Mr. Hawthorne raised his eyebrows. "What'l do you mean no way?"

Jasmine swallowed. "My father wouldn't have stolen someone else's money. H-he...!"

Jasmine's gaze darted around, somewhat dazed by the circumstances under which she had to face such a large number of men. Her heart was racing and sweat was already flooding her body.

Jasmine tried to focus herself, to fight for her father's good name again. "My father is not that kind of man!" she said loudly.

Mr. Hawthorne moved forward as Jasmine stepped back. At that moment, Jasmine whimpered as the sole of her foot stepped on the shard and her body instantly stiffened in place.

Mr. Hawthorne grabbed Jasmine's chin. "So, you're saying I'm hallucinating?"

Jasmine used both hands to release the grip. It was not easy as the more she tried to break free, the stronger the grip got.

"I hate people who steal my property the most. Now all you need to do is pay your father's debt before my patience runs out."

Jasmine whimpered, even the heated eyes were already dropping tears. As the drops hit between Mr. Hawthorne's fingers, the grip was roughly released.

Jasmine held her cheeks trembling, on the other hand she also knew that she needed to end their encounter at any cost. "N-now I don't have any money, but if I'm given time to pay it off—"

Mr. Hawthorne smiled lightly. "You can find a hundred thousand dollars in one night?"

"One hundred thousand dollars?!"

Jasmine's eyes nearly jumped out of their sockets. Obviously, it was impossible for her to raise a hundred thousand dollars overnight. After all, what would her father take away that much money for?

For some reason, Jasmine felt guilty about this incident, considering that her father worked hard all by himself to make ends meet. She knew that her father worked hard to send her to college, and maybe he stole the money to make their lives better.

Jasmine sighed, still not expecting her father to go to such lengths. "Please give me one week. I will definitely pay off everything my father owes you," she said in a pleading tone.

"Don't try to fool me. It will be impossible for you to repay them even if you die. Do you think I didn't find out about my workers? Your father was a hopeless man who begged me to support his only daughter. Now he's forgotten his nuts and you're asking me to trust the daughter of a traitor?"

Jasmine immediately fell at Mr. Hawthorne's feet, undaunted by the bloodied soles. "Mr. Hawthorne, please give me a chance," she whispered.

Mr. Hawthorne looked down at the spot where Jasmine had tearfully pleaded. Perhaps if it had been him back then he would have felt compassion, but things were much different now.

"You must pay it back right this moment."

"W-with what? We have nothing of value."

Mr. Hawthorne's expression turned fierce. "With your life, because that's the only thing worth paying for. You will stay by my side and do only what I command."

The silence was heavy, as if absorbing every word that left Mr. Hawthorne's lips. Those words also managed to make Jasmine feel like she was being struck by lightning.

How can I be by this horrible man's side for an indefinite period of time? Jasmine said to herself.

"Miss Everhart, I need to warn you that denying my words is asking for death."

"I-"

"Let me tell you the only way out to escape from me."

Mr. Hawthorne slowly crouched down, one knee resting on the floor. He raised Jasmine's chin with a tactile arrangement of his forefinger and thumb. "Your father is your last resort, if he's still alive of course." Both ends of her lips lifted until they could form a grin.

Jasmine shuddered, barely able to breathe. That horrifying stare and those sharp words had managed to drive right into her heart.

"Take this girl, without the shard and the blood on her feet," Mr. Hawthorne ordered.

Mr. Hawthorne got up and walked out of that small house. His presence commanded respect from his followers who could not enter and could only stand guard outside.

Mr. Hawthorne waited in the car for some time. Jasmine entered after having her leg treated and bandaged by a bespectacled man who claimed to be Mr. Hawthorne's secretary.

With a low rumble of the engine running, the cabin door was closed. On the passenger seat with Mr. Hawthorne, Jasmine tried to create a wide berth. The car drove off after receiving an order from Mr. Hawthorne and brought them to a tense silence.

Jasmine tried to glance at the man beside her even though the self-doubt was still looming. After deliberating for a long time, she let out a voice, "Where are we... going?"

"Pinnacle Heights Suites."

"Wh-what... P-pi ...."

Mr. Hawthorne let out a long breath. "Pinnacle, Heights, Suites."

Jasmine tried to understand Mr. Hawthorne's lips, trying to grasp the direction of their destination.

Mr. Hawthorne saw the incomprehension on Jasmine's face. He turned to the road they were traveling on as he uttered, "I don't know why I have to pronounce it for someone like you."

"What do you want me to do in that place?"

"You will find out later."

Jasmine looked down, holding back the fear that continued to creep in. In the confusion that crept into her mind, she wondered about what other events awaited her ahead.

"Am I going to work to pay off my father's debt?" That was all that was surfacing in Jasmine's mind right now.

Mr. Hawthorne gave Jasmine a sharp look, his expression reflecting disapproval. "Don't make me repeat the same words because I don't like that." His voice filled the cabin space with an increasingly thick dark aura.

Jasmine lost the courage to open her voice further, so she could only look down or let her gaze drift out the window.

Moments passed, the wheels of the car passed through the gate and stopped in the front yard of a building. Someone opened the door for them, first was Mr. Hawthorne and followed by Jasmine as the newcomer.

"Follow me," said Mr. Hawthorne, his steps steady towards the front door of the building.

Jasmine walked behind and joined him inside the building which exuded an exclusive aura. The receptionist bowed when she noticed Mr. Hawthorne's arrival. There Jasmine saw the letters Pinnacle Heights Suites on the wall, reminding her of the conversation in the car.

"Why?"

Mr. Hawthorne's heavy voice broke her reverie. Jasmine shook her head and followed the steps that led her to the elevator.

Ting!

Mr. Hawthorne swung his legs out of the elevator, Jasmine following hesitantly. The dim light of the corridor welcomed her, the elegant accents on the walls seemed to permeate the silence. The plush carpeting that produced a subtle sound accompanied each step, further putting Jasmine on edge.

Mr. Hawthorne opened the penthouse door, using smart sensors that automatically detected his presence. The door opened smoothly. The sophistication witnessed by Jasmine left her gaping.

As footsteps crossed the threshold, an atmosphere of luxury instantly pervaded. Soft light embraced the room, illuminating the luxurious furniture and art that was gracefully displayed in the penthouse. Jasmine was mesmerized for so long that she did not realize that Mr. Hawthorne was now standing in front of her, watching her.

With stern words, Mr. Hawthorne declared, "Until your father is found, you will live in this penthouse."

Confusion immediately seized Jasmine. "Huh?"

"Don't think you're here to relax."

"Okay!"

Mr. Hawthorne frowned. "Okay? You haven't even been told what job you'll be doing."

Jasmine scratched her temple. "That's... because I'm not allowed to ask."

Mr. Hawthorne pointed at Jasmine's face seriously. "You will be a mistress who will serve me, that is what you are here for."

"Mis-tress?" As if she had not been able to fully digest, Jasmine was too late to be surprised. Her pupils fluttered as she slowly backed away. "No, I'm..."

Mr. Hawthorne laughed widely, growing fear in Jasmine's eyes. "Don't be so surprised, Miss Everhart. I was just about to start."

Jasmine understood the meaning of a mistress, a connotation that referred to a relationship outside of marriage and was considered unethical. Right now she was being degraded, while the man standing before her seemed perfectly content with that ghastly laughter.

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67 Chapters
Chapter 1. Inevitable Deals
Jasmine pondered for a moment at the scattering of shards on the floor, the result of her careless hand not nudging the glass. She raised her gaze slowly, finding one of the men already standing directly in front of her. The man's presence asserted authority, while the other burly figure remained in place as if to show who their leader was."What do you want?" cried Jasmine with her hands clenched into fists, trying not to be afraid to face the men alone."Tell me your name," said the man Jasmine believed to be the leader. His eyes looked sharp and his tone was threatening.Jasmine didn't want to talk about herself to the stranger who had barged into her house, so she didn't answer.Jasmine's uncompromising attitude only made the man smirk, then he took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket and lit one. While time passed, he smoked quietly in front of the woman who looked at him with a disapproving expression."It's that simple, can't say it?"The bespectacled man suddenly stepped i
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Chapter 2. Trapped in the Shadow
In the darkness of the room, Jasmine's body collapsed on the bed as if thrown into a terrifying dream world. She quickly sat up and scooted backwards while staring vigilantly in one direction—Mr. Hawthorne, the man who was posing a threat to her."P—please... don't...!" cried Jasmine, with tears rolling down her cheeks relentlessly.Mr. Hawthorne untied the tie that was hanging loosely, and stepped up onto the bed. "Thomas must realize the repercussions of his actions. He will lose the happiness of the daughter he fought so hard for.""My father will surely come! He will definitely come and bring you your money, we just need to wait for him for a while—"Jasmine's words trailed off as Mr. Hawthorne grabbed her by both shoulders, leaving her unable to feel the bed she had just sat on. The man's body overpowered her vision, the sadistic gaze came closer and managed to shake her life."Stop saying things that can't happen, your father won't escape my hands after returning!""I'll do anyt
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Chapter 3. Between Power and Despair
Jasmine looked around and was surprised to see Mr. Hawthorne lying beside her. Her desire to not let sleepiness take over had now turned into regret. Annoyingly, her carelessness had led them both to the same bed.Just as Jasmine was about to get out of bed, her hand was suddenly grabbed by Mr. Hawthorne who was awakened by her movement. Although Jasmine tried to break free, her rebellion meant nothing to Mr. Hawthorne who held her hand tightly.Mr. Hawthorne cast a brief glance at the digital clock on his nightstand, then said, "It's seven in the morning, and it's far too early for you to resume your power games.""What are you talking about? Let go of my hand!" growled Jasmine.Mr. Hawthorne grinned, mocking, "Where do you think you can run to? Do you want to jump off this building again? Your death will have no effect on my life."With fiery eyes, Jasmine challenged, "I know that you have power and can do anything, but there is one thing that you will never have, and that is me. I'
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Chapter 4. Inner War
Previously...Jasmine felt disoriented when she woke up. Her limp body unable to suppress the urge to get up, she picked herself up slowly, and with heavy steps exited the room. She slowed down when she heard voices from downstairs. Still caught between reality and dream, she tried to convince herself that what she was hearing was a dialog between two men."She wouldn't dare to do that."Jasmine's wrist was propped against the glass railing, allowing her to peer into the conversation downstairs between Mr. Hawthorne and a man she did not recognize.Jasmine pondered for a moment, isn't this my chance to escape Mr. Hawthorne's grasp?Jasmine worked up the courage to step downstairs. She trembled at the cold touch of marble, fumbling with each step, until she reached the end."Like I said, someone in a hopeless position can do anything to get out of it. You should pay attention to that, Kins."Those words made Jasmine wonder if the hopeless person they were talking about was her.Jasmine
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Chapter 5. Suffocating Recovery
Mr. Hawthorne deftly opened the door as soon as he heard the bell ring. A food courier arrived, delivering the order his secretary had arranged, then politely withdrew. He neatly arranged the dishes on plates and took them upstairs.He intentionally left Jasmine alone to rest while he busied himself downstairs. When he returned to the room, he unexpectedly found Jasmine sleeping restlessly, her face drenched in sweat to a worrying extent.He quickly placed the food on the table and sat at the edge of the bed to check on Jasmine. His face showed surprise as he felt her burning forehead. “Miss Everhart, can you hear me?”Jasmine didn’t respond.“Miss Everhart,” he called again, concerned. “You need to wake up and take your medicine.”Mr. Hawthorne propped Jasmine up against the headboard, using a pillow for support. Although she briefly opened her eyes, Jasmine soon closed them again.“You just need to open your mouth and chew the food I’ll feed you. Okay?”Mr. Hawthorne spooned some ch
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Chapter 6. Bargaining With Fate
Reflexively, Mr. Hawthorne turned and walked away. Silence enveloped the scene for a moment, accompanied by memories of what had just happened. The curse hurled at him was not unfamiliar, the crucial question was why he chose to leave his territory.Mr. Hawthorne felt displeased, his steps retracing the partition. Without Jasmine in sight, he was sure she was now in the walk-in closet because he had seen her leaving the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her body.He quickly headed to the walk-in closet, finding Jasmine before she could fully reach the place. What he saw was the woman standing before him, breathing heavily as if she had just raced against time.“I have given you a warning, mind your behavior if you still want your father to be safe.”“W—what have I done?”“You insulted me,” Mr. Hawthorne growled, his tone piercing.“Ah, that... I was just surprised because someone suddenly appeared while I was fresh out of the shower,” Jasmine replied, trying to explain in confusion
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Chapter 7. The Boundary Beetween Us
A luxurious black sedan glided toward Kins Enterprises. The car door opened slowly, drawing everyone’s attention. The person who always caused a stir was Kinsley Hawthorne. His loyal secretary, Theodore Bennett, had been waiting patiently in the lobby for a few minutes and immediately fell in step with him as they walked to the executive office. The serious expressions on their faces were unaffected by the smiles of the people they passed, as if an invisible wall had suddenly appeared, separating them from the world around them. “Welcome back, Mr. Hawthorne.” “How about the latest sales data I asked for, Ted?” “Sales are increasing, but there are a few areas that need more attention.” “Give me a detailed report when we get to my office.” “Of course, Mr. Hawthorne. I’ve also scheduled a meeting with the product development team for tomorrow.” “Check the contracts of our potential partners too. We need to make sure everything is on schedule. Then, prepare the latest financial rep
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Chapter 8. A Spark of Feeling
At the dim end of the bar, Mr. Hawthorne sat alone, floating in silence, his fingers tracing the emptiness of his beer glass. The dim lights enveloped him with a light that didn’t fully warm him.Theodore stepped inside, his eyes sweeping across the silent room. It was already 10 PM, but Mr. Hawthorne remained steadfast in his solitude. Seeing him now made Theodore feel the weight of the man’s burdens.“Is this bar open?”Theodore’s attention was drawn to a couple approaching the bar.“It looks open, but why is it so quiet at this hour?”A bartender appeared to block their way. “I’m sorry, but the bar has been fully booked for tonight,” he said politely.“Really? That’s a shame,” said the woman with a disappointed look.The eyes of the disappointed couple suddenly turned to Theodore, who was standing not far from them.“Are you the one who booked it?” asked the man.Faced with the sharp question, Theodore seemed confused about how to explain his situation. “Well, I...”“We’ve been pla
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Chapter 9. A Gamble of Desire
Bathing in the middle of the night, something that had never been a habit of his, was what Mr. Hawthorne resorted to in an attempt to clear his mind. He closed his eyes as he slicked his wet hair back. Reaching for the shampoo bottle, a strange thought suddenly crossed his mind. The bottle, which should have been heavy, felt significantly lighter, even though he had recently replaced it with a new one. Not wanting to get caught up in trivial matters, Mr. Hawthorne dismissed the odd thought from his mind and quickly continued his bath. But as he stepped out of the bathroom, a growing curiosity tugged at him—he wanted to know what Jasmine was up to when he wasn’t watching. This time, as Mr. Hawthorne approached the sleeping quarters, his expectations were unmet. Jasmine was fast asleep. He stood there for quite a while, watching her, wanting to make sure she wasn’t pretending. The curiosity that consumed him was still unsatisfied, so he decided to shorten the distance between them by
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Chapter 10. A Stumbled Step
The conversation that night ended without answers, leaving a lingering curiosity about Jasmine’s past. Although she claimed to have been intimate before, her body language suggested otherwise.Dr. Lawson glanced at the chair beside him, watching Mr. Hawthorne sink into a long contemplation. Two hours had passed without a single word between them. “My patients feel uncomfortable with your presence. You should leave now if you have no business with me,” he urged.Mr. Hawthorne sighed, his hand moving to massage his forehead. “You know, Miss Everhart—““A-ha! So, the reason you look so frustrated is that little kitten,” Dr. Lawson teased.Mr. Hawthorne frowned. “Little kitten?”Dr. Lawson nodded confidently. “Yes, her eyes looked at me like a little kitten in need of help. Truly adorable. Don’t you think the same?”Mr. Hawthorne conjured an image of Jasmine in his mind and then said, “Rather than a little kitten, she’s more like a sly fox. Time and again, she’s managed to make me set asi
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