Engaged To The Billionaire After Betrayal
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In the glittering world of New York's elite, Valentina Martins finds herself thrust into an engagement with the city's youngest billionaire, Rocco Lorenzo. But this isn't a fairy tale romance—it's a desperate bid to save her father's ailing company after a devastating betrayal. Just days after catching her boyfriend cheating with her best friend, Valentina must navigate a marriage of convenience with a man who embodies arrogance and detachment. Rocco Lorenzo cares little for love; he's focused on fulfilling his parents' expectations and maintaining his carefully curated image. As Valentina proposes a strategic alliance to revive her family's fortunes and spark jealousy in her unfaithful ex, she unwittingly sets in motion a game of high-stakes deception and unexpected passion. Can Valentina and Rocco navigate the treacherous waters of their contractual union, or will their hearts become casualties of their own arrangement? In this world of wealth, power, and deceit, nothing is as it seems, and every move carries the weight of consequence.
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Rocco's POV Like an erupting volcano, I burst into my parent's mansion with anger coursing through me and stormy red eyes. I stalk towards the second living room when no one is in sight the moment I enter, except for the maids whom I do not feel like talking to. The person I want to see is my mother. And dad. They both caused this. If only they didn't try to force me or blackmail me into marrying that crazy woman in the penthouse, maybe I won't be this frustrated, angry, and sad, and I would probably be on my way to work, excited for a new day's challenge. They caused this so they should answer for this. During the wedding yesterday, I realized mother was the one behind it all. She was the one who reminded my dad about it and pushed him to force me into this. This is just unfair. This is unfair. This is sheer wickedness. Just before I get to the living room, Nita appears. When she spots me, she smiles and waves her hand but I shove her away and enter to see mom sitting on her
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Valentina pov My nose twitches, and I open my eyes to the sun's setting rays touching my skin. Memories of yesterday's events rush back to me along with thoughts of last night.Sitting up, I look around. The curtains are open. Did Rocco open them? I glance towards the door, which is still locked. Maybe the curtains were drawn aside last night.I get out of bed, feeling quite hungry, and move toward the door. Rubbing my eyes to shake off sleep, I unlock it and step out. Making my way to the kitchen, I eventually reach the living room, where I see Rocco sleeping on the floor. His blanket is half on him and half on the couch.Did he fall from the couch, or did he deliberately choose to sleep on the floor? I almost chuckle at the sight of him sprawled out, legs apart.I assume he might want to go to work since there's been no talk of a honeymoon, and I'm not too keen on having him around all day. Maybe I should wake him up; I can't be uncooperative all the time.Walking to the living roo
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Rocco pov She practically pounces on me, startling me. I sit up immediately, allowing her to slide down with a big grin on her face."What was that for?"She shrugs nonchalantly, as if she hasn't done anything wrong."I need to sleep," I almost add the word "please." I'm already tired of arguing with her. It's clear she won't leave me alone."Please?" She demands, raising her eyebrow. It's then I notice her hand on mine. I immediately pull my hand away.Turning back to the bed, I mutter, "Please."Then, I lie down, hoping she'll let me be now."I didn't ask you to sleep yet," she jumps down from the bed and drags me up. Now, I'm more convinced she jumps for a living.Why is she jumping around like a monkey? What does she even do for a living?I know I married a stranger, but I should've asked if she had a job so she wouldn't be a complete liability. Helping her parents is enough."We need to sign the contract first," she pauses to remember what else we should do on our first night to
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Valentina pov Determined to irritate him tonight, I sprawl on the bed, fully dressed. As soon as I hear the shower turn off, I shut my eyes, pretending to be asleep.I can't allow him to sleep in the same bed with me. We can't share a bed.I value my privacy and personal space. I've never had to share a bed with anyone except Fred, and I'm not prepared to reach that level with Rocco.I understand that we're supposed to sign the contract tonight, but I'm not going to give him the opportunity to sweet-talk me into letting him sleep in the same bed.The bathroom door opens, and I envision him stepping out with a bare chest, droplets of water trailing down his wet hair, and a towel wrapped around his waist.I can picture the glare he'll give me when he realizes I'm already "asleep" on the bed, sprawled with my legs apart to keep him from joining me.Tonight is our first night as a couple, and I want us to adhere to the contract's rules to make our time together more manageable. Allowing
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Rocco povThe door is securely locked.I'm still gripping the doorknob, but no matter how many times I turn it, it won't give.It's been locked from the inside. Without any inkling of why the woman I married a few hours ago would be locking me out of my own bedroom, I instinctively raise my hand to knock.The knock is so loud it could wake the dead. There's no way she can claim she locked the door and accidentally fell asleep. I've only been outside for half an hour, contemplating and planning my next steps after this whole ordeal is over.I've been trying to get over the humiliation of how she embarrassed me at the church wedding. She refused to let me kiss her on the lips. Isn't that part of the charade? We're supposed to pretend that we're genuinely falling for each other, that's what she said, right?I felt utterly embarrassed. What if someone had witnessed that moment?Luckily, it appears that no one was quick to pick up on
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Valentina povOne month laterLife involves navigating various paths and deciding whether to confront the harsh realities or not.This is the reality.These were the thoughts I penned in the dressing room before emerging to confront the situation.This wasn't what I had envisioned for myself. It was the opposite of my dreams and desires.I had always been a firm believer in love, possibly because I'd experienced it with beautiful souls. I had never believed in marrying for any reason other than love, but here I was, doing exactly what I'd never believed in or thought existed.Distracted, I let the applause blend into the background as I approached the wedding arbor where the groom of the day, Rocco, awaited me. Today, I would become his bride. Not because we loved each other, but for other reasons and goals.I wanted my father to recover his former strength and confidence, and I also sought revenge on Fred and Brenda. Not
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Rocco pov A contract marriage? Why on earth?I burst into laughter, hoping it would irritate her, but she remains unfazed. She's wearing a determined expression that makes me quickly regain my composure."Are you finished laughing?" she leans in, her excessive makeup front and center.I don't respond, silently wishing I had never suggested this meeting. I hope it ends soon. Is this the woman I'm about to marry? Why in the world would she propose a contract marriage?As if she can read my thoughts, she chimes in. "The last time I checked, I had a boyfriend, and I was told to break up with him simply because I've been betrothed to some man. The last time I checked, we don't like each other in the slightest. So, tell me, what on earth are you thinking? Do you want us to be married for life?"I'm tempted to scream a resounding NO. I'm tempted to oppose it. I can't bear the thought of spending an eternity with this overly dramatic woman. No way. This should be temporary. We'll get divorce
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Valentina pov The plan was successful.I nearly burst into laughter when I first saw the expression on his face – a mix of confusion and anger.Clearly, he's an impatient man. I intentionally arrived late and dressed in this peculiar manner on purpose as well.I want to vex him. I have a specific reason for being here, and it's not because I genuinely intend to proceed with this absurd betrothal and wedding preparations.No matter how much I contemplate this, it agitates me, and I want to defy my parents for making a major decision like this on my behalf.I have every right to oppose them. I have every right to make my own choices. I'm not a child.Finding Brenda in Fred's apartment last night was a consequence of my decision to come here. It wasn't my original plan.I was betrayed by my two closest friends, and I want to take revenge on them.My mother was correct. Fred isn't suitable for me.Initially, I was giving him excuses to justify his actions, but it's now glaringly evident
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Rocco pov It's already been five minutes, and I strongly dislike tardiness; it really irritates me. If she doesn't show up in the next five minutes, I'm leaving. The time I'm spending here could be put to better use at the office.As I give one last glance at the restaurant's door where I've been waiting for nearly ten minutes, I let out a heavy sigh, contemplating the significant changes that await me in the coming months. Initially, I took it the wrong way.Discovering the betrothal and the fact that I have to get married soon to inherit my grandfather's construction company bothered me. That old man knew I had no intention of getting married, and he arranged this on purpose. My father didn't inform me earlier, which is why I'm so infuriated.No one forced me to come here; I decided it might be a good idea to meet the person I'll be married to in the next few months. Although I'm not thrilled about being betrothed when I'm old enough to choose my own partner, I need her. She's my g
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