Mona would do anything to get money for her mother's surgery, even if it means accepting a rich, spoilt girl's bet. All she has to do is get caught in some incriminating photos with billionaire tycoon Ian Harrison. Easy peasy. Until it's not. Caught in the billionaire's twisted web, in a world of wealth, glamour and deceit, Mona will soon learn that everything isn't as it seems, and there's more to Ian that meets the eye. But first, she must protect her heart from being crushed under his cruel hands.
Lihat lebih banyakIan's POVWhat is she doing with him?I can't stop thinking about it—her with Vance. That bastard. My stomach twists every time I picture it. He’s nothing but trouble, and I’ve always known he’d be a problem. I always knew he couldn’t stay away from her.I’m sitting here, scrolling through my phone, trying to push the thoughts down, but they keep crawling back up, bubbling to the surface. Anger pulses through my veins, sharp and hot, with each swipe of my thumb.I hate him. I fucking hate him. That look he gave me—like he was daring me to do something. His arrogance. It makes me want to break something. To break him.I just want to go back to when it was just me and Mona. Before he showed up, before he started throwing his weight around. But I can’t even do that, can I? She’s the one who invited him into her life. She’s the one who… chose him.The thought makes my jaw clench, but I force myself to breathe.That fight—God, it keeps playing over in my head. I can’t stop seeing the way V
The room seemed to shrink as Vance’s control finally snapped. His jaw tightened, and the words that came next were forced out between clenched teeth.“No, Melanie. You’re the one who doesn’t get it,” he spat, his voice rising with the fury that had been simmering for years. “Mona is not like you. She doesn’t use people. She’s here because she wants to be here. I hired her because she’s good at her job—better than you. You want to keep thinking the world revolves around you, but it doesn’t. I’m done letting you tear people down just because you’re afraid of losing your control.”Melanie blinked, taken aback by his outburst, but Vance wasn’t done.“Get out,” he said, his voice cold and cutting. “Go back to your office, Melanie. You’re not welcome here right now.”For a moment, Melanie stood there, fuming, but then she narrowed her eyes, letting out a mocking little laugh.“You’ll regret this, Vance,” she said, her tone low and venomous. “You always do. Just wait. One day you’ll see what
Vance leaned against the desk, his body rigid with frustration as he stared at Mona, the weight of his sister's words still hanging in the air between them. He knew she had every right to be upset, even if she was trying to mask it by focusing on her work. But what his sister had just done—it was too much. No one should be made to feel like that, especially not Mona.He ran a hand through his hair, trying to pull his thoughts together, but his mind was a tangled mess. Melanie had always been a force of chaos in his life, always pushing, always testing boundaries. But to see her try to tear Mona down, to try to make her feel small—he couldn't stand it.He sighed deeply, moving closer to Mona’s desk. Her eyes were fixed on the papers in front of her, but he could see the tension in her posture, the way her shoulders were pulled tight, as if bracing herself for the next blow. He didn’t like it. He didn’t like the way she was withdrawing from him, the distance creeping in between them. He
Mona's povI stood, pacing the office for a few moments, trying to shake off the overwhelming wave of emotion that hit me. The tightness in my chest, the anger at Ian, the confusion about everything that was happening between Vance and me.But then, I stopped in front of the window, breathing deeply. And as I stared out at the city below, I couldn’t help but feel something else. Something that had been missing for so long. Something that made me feel lighter, freer.I smiled, just a little, as I let myself believe, for the first time in a long time, that I might finally be where I was meant to be.I twirled slowly in my chair, the soft leather creaking beneath me as I leaned back and let myself bask in the quiet stillness of the office. The city stretched out below me, the sunlight spilling in through the window, casting long, warm shadows across the desk. My heart was still racing, still caught in the whirlwind of everything that had happened today. The kiss on my cheek, the tension
Mona's POVI walked into the company with Vance by my side, the weight of his presence both reassuring and unsettling at the same time. I had gotten used to his calm, controlled manner, but I couldn’t deny the sudden surge of heat in my chest as he held my handbag in his steady grip. It was a simple act, but it felt so intentional, as though he were claiming something that had never been his before. And I was beginning to let him.I stole a quick glance at him, our fingers brushing for a brief moment before he pulled away. My heart skipped, just a little. Ian wouldn’t like this—me with Vance. Ian, who had made it clear that I belonged to him in the most suffocating of ways. Ian, who would never let me go, not even if I begged him. But Vance... Vance was different. He made me feel like I mattered, like I had a choice.I smiled to myself, glancing around at the people in the lobby staring at us. I could feel their curiosity pressing in on me, but I couldn’t care less. I was with Vance,
Ian’s POVI stood by the window, watching her slip into the car like it was the most normal thing in the world, like she hadn’t just dropped a bombshell on me. The black Toyota Camry—new, sleek, 2024 model—was the last thing I expected her to get into. The sound of the engine revved as the car sped off, disappearing around the corner before I even had a chance to react.I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms. My whole body burned with a furious energy I couldn’t shake.Who the hell did she think she was? Walking out like that, acting like she had somewhere to go, like she didn’t owe me everything—everything.The anger that had been simmering inside me suddenly boiled over. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself, but it didn’t work. Not when she left me standing there, staring after her, a hole in my gut that only her departure could leave. It was like a weight pressing down on my chest, suffocating me with every passing second.No. She wasn’t going anywhere. Not like
Mona’s POVI let out another shriek of joy as the cold water hit my skin, running down from my head to my toes. I couldn't help it—this was the first time in my entire life that someone had honored me enough to offer me a job. A job. The words echoed in my head like a sweet, soft melody. I clutched the shower wall, breathless from the excitement. This wasn’t just any job. This was my chance, my ticket to a life outside of Ian’s suffocating grip. The idea of having my own money, my own purpose—it felt so damn good.I couldn't contain it anymore. Another scream burst from my lips, louder than before. My eyes fluttered shut, and I let the cold water wash away everything else. Every drop was like a cleansing wave, taking with it all the doubts, all the fears, all the long months of waiting for something, anything, to change. Today, it was changing.“Are you okay in there?” Ian’s voice echoed down the hallway, his deep, sarcastic tone piercing through the bathroom door.I rolled my eyes, m
Vance's POVShe blinked, clearly taken aback. "Wait—seriously? You want me to work for you?"I turned to face her fully now, unable to suppress the excitement building inside of me. "Of course. You’re the only person I trust with something like this. You’re not just smart, Mona. You’re resourceful. You have what it takes to manage my life without me even asking." I took a step toward her, locking eyes with her as I spoke. “And more than that... I think you’re the right person for this. I’m offering you a job. If you’re interested.”She looked at me for a long moment, uncertainty flickering across her face, and then she nodded slowly. “I think I’d like that,” she said, a quiet warmth filling her voice.I smiled, but I wasn’t done yet. My mind was already turning.“Hold on,” I said, grabbing my phone from the desk and dialing my secretary’s number without hesitation. “Liza,” I said, my voice firm, “come back in here, I need to speak with you.”Mona’s eyes flickered to me, surprised. But
Vance’s POVI spun lazily in my chair, my eyes tracing the sleek lines of the office, the hum of my phone call blending into the background. Veronica was in full-on teenage-mode, as usual—ripping into me about my life choices, my wardrobe, my lack of a personal life.“Vance, you seriously need to get off your high horse and date someone who doesn’t look like she stepped out of a magazine," Veronica mocked, her voice dripping with her usual blend of exasperation and affection.I chuckled, letting my chair spin one more time. "And what’s wrong with that? I happen to like women who know how to present themselves."“Puh-lease. You like the idea of women who look good in photos. You don’t know the first thing about finding someone who actually gets you. Seriously, when was the last time you—”"Don’t start," I cut in, laughing at her irritation. "You're not even old enough to understand what I need, Veronica. Trust me, my life is perfectly fine without whatever nonsense you’re suggesting."
Chapter one Mona "Please you have to help me." I cried. "And why would I do that?" The older woman sneered. "If you don't help me, my mother will die," I dropped down to my knees, hanging my head while tears poured down my eyes, "All I need is a loan. I swear to repay." "And how do you plan to do that," Mrs. Elliot rolled her eyes, "You don't even have the means to make any money or any property of value." I didn't care what I'd have to do; selling my eggs, my blood, my organs, my dignity. I'd find a way to make back and repay that money. But right now, I was desperate and my mother was running out of time. "I'll get you back your money," I sobbed, "Just help me. I need ten thousand dollars. You know my mother has served your family faithfully for many years." I'd grown up in the Elliot household where my mother had been a nanny and maid. She'd strived and broken her back out of loyalty to the Elliot family, until she had fallen sick. As soon as she hadn't been able to do her ...
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