Chapter 1

Outside, the lights shone brightly, as elegantly dressed ladies with perfumed clothes and beautiful hair gathered upstairs for a lively drinking party. A large group of people enjoyed drinks and games.

However, all this excitement meant nothing to Hailey Stewart. The only couple hosting the engagement ceremony upstairs was her ex-boyfriend and his new fiancée. Hailey, who had initially planned to confront them, was shocked to discover that she couldn’t even enter the banquet hall. How ironic!

Looking at the blue rose a kind stranger had given her in the bathroom, Hailey hesitated to discard it, feeling it would be a waste. With the flower in hand, she left the hotel, which had soured her mood.

As Hailey was about to enter the elevator, she realized she was about to make a mistake. Unsure of what to do next, she halted her steps.

A man in black stood in the elevator’s corner. When he noticed the flower in Hailey’s hand, he appeared surprised.

“Are you Mrs. Belle? Our boss has been waiting for you. Why are you here?”

Before Hailey could respond, the man guided her into the elevator and showed her the floor they were heading to.

“You’ve mistaken me for someone else,” Hailey protested, trying to break free from his hold.

“I know you’re Ms. Belle. Do you know where the flower packaging material came from? I suggest you stop resisting. You’ve already received the payment, so adhere to professional ethics,” the man insisted.

Confused and alarmed, Hailey questioned, “What’s going on? Who is Belle? What payment?” A sense of unease settled in her mind.

He led her forcefully into an opulent presidential suite, still unable to free her from his control.

She harbored resentment because of her deliberate choice to wear a short dress and carry only a handbag, which allowed her to enter the banquet hall with ease. She didn’t even bring her ID card to prove she was Hailey and not Belle.

A tall man with an imposing demeanor sat in the magnificent presidential suite. His unique and attractive features made his appearance extraordinary, but his eyes had a slightly chilling effect.

“You took my money, and now you want to back out of the deal? How did your boss train you?” Travis Blake abruptly interrupted the conversation, sitting boldly and decisively on the sofa.

After Hailey recovered from her initial shock, she could somewhat understand the current situation. She couldn’t help but find it amusing. The issue revolved around the blue rose he had given her.

The innocent girl from before was targeting her. Hailey couldn’t believe the coincidence and wondered if fate played a role. Why not go along with it?

Starting tomorrow, her fate will probably be miserable. Even if she wanted to pursue a clandestine romantic relationship, it would probably be impossible. Unconsciously, she considered the man in front of her.

Among all the handsome men Hailey had seen, this man stood out in every way. She admired how his shirt clung to his slightly bulging body, and his eyes sparkled with a captivating charm. Tomorrow, he would have to marry a dying individual, which would likely result in her becoming a widow for life. She could consider it a blessing to spend a night with such a beautiful man before fate took its course.

“Speak,” Travis’s dissatisfaction with Hailey’s silence was clear in his chillingly haughty tone, which resembled ice.

Hailey was not afraid of him. She was not his client, so she did not need to tread so carefully around him.

She lowered her head and smiled softly, saying, “I’m so sorry. This is my first time, and I have no experience.”

With her head lowered and a soft smile, the man’s pupils shrank. She felt like a heat current had hit her, sweeping away her composure.

Her voice had become a little hoarse. “Come here,” she said.

Hailey’s heart panicked, but she tried to maintain a calm exterior. To appear more sophisticated, she deliberately put on a tantalizing expression as she walked forward. Running a finger over the man’s face, she lightly pinched it and praised, “Your skin is beautiful.”

Travis seethed with anger, a laugh escaping him. This woman appeared innocent and charming, but she was incredibly flirtatious. As expected of a prostitute, she dared to provoke him, but he didn’t quite understand her intentions.

With his large hands, he reached out, rugging Hailey down. Then, he used his other hand to pinch her face, his cold eyes locking onto hers. His gaze scanned her figure, confirming his initial impression.

Taken aback, Hailey fell to her knees on the floor, forced to meet the man’s gaze.

Her knees ached slightly in the uncomfortable position. She frowned, wanting to adjust, but the man didn’t allow her the chance.

There were no kisses, gentle caresses, or even a greeting as the man descended.

He abruptly jerked her head and bit her shoulder, leaving distinct teeth marks.

Another surprise threw Hailey off guard. As the pain in her shoulder intensified, she realized she had been bitten, and she couldn’t help but cry out in pain. Instantly regretting her reaction, she blamed herself for acting impulsively. The man was unhinged!

She wanted to escape but she couldn’t.

Travis had no intention of letting go of the rabbit he had caught, especially since he had already paid enough for her. His hands were like sturdy pliers, clasping Hailey’s movements despite her protests. As he saw her eyebrows furrowed in pain, her gigantic eyes filled with tears, her pink lips slightly parted, and her fingerprints still visible on her white, tender face, Travis suddenly realized that he had only fueled her excitement further.

“Let me go,” Hailey cried, regretting her decision. Before the beginning of her miserable life, she had only wanted to indulge herself a little, but she hadn’t expected to suffer the consequences so quickly.

“No!” Despite Hailey’s tears, Travis responded coldly.

He quickly lifted her and threw her onto the bed with no gentleness. His tall, imposing figure towered over her like a mountain, preventing her from escaping.

Hailey cried and begged, “Please have mercy on me.”

“Don’t pretend to be innocent. If you dare to enter this business, you already know what will happen.”

“Not me,” Hailey tried to explain, but Travis found her too loud and pressed her down with one hand while stuffing the duvet into her mouth.

Tears welled in Hailey’s eyes as regret overwhelmed her.

When Travis realized it was Hailey’s first time, he paused. Earlier, when she mentioned it was her first time in business, Travis assumed she meant it was his first time in business. He didn’t expect it to be her first intimate experience with a man.

He closed his eyes and ignored Hailey’s screams. Having paid for her body, he felt entitled to use it however he pleased, prioritizing his desires. He showed no consideration for the other party’s feelings. He never gave Hailey a gentle kiss from the beginning to the end. Except for the initial bite, her lips touched no part of her body.

As she endured his treatment in her ultimate moments, Hailey heard him shout the name of another woman.