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CHAPTER 15: CAN’T FIND HIM
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THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 16: WARE HOUSE
Samuel held the phone tightly, listening carefully. “Grace… it’s you… Alright, I’ll meet you now.” He ended the call, his face shifting from shock to something calmer.Raymond stepped forward, his eyes filled with concern. “Was that Ava?”Samuel hesitated for a second before shaking his head with a small smile. “No, it was just a colleague, Grace. I guess everything that’s been happening got to me for a moment, that’s why I screamed her name. My colleague needs my help at the hospital with a patient.”Raymond studied him for a moment, then nodded. “Go ahead. We’ll handle things here.”Samuel turned to Raymond’s father and gave a quick nod. “Excuse me, sir.” His voice was polite but firm. Without another word, he hurried out of the room.Raymond watched him leave, completely unaware that Samuel had just lied.As soon as Samuel reached his car, he pulled out his phone and dialed the number again. The phone rang, but no one picked up. He furrowed in concern. "Pick up, pick up, pick up,"
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-25THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 17: MY DADDY IS NOT A BAD GUY
Samuel put the phone down, his expression changed…Ava’s stomach twisted. Raymond’s voice still echoed in her head. She hesitated before asking, “Sam, is he okay?”Samuel let out a dry laugh. “That’s what you’re worried about?”She shifted uncomfortably. “I just…”“Ava,” he cut her off, his voice firm. “He let you go, he should have held you back in Paris, He didn’t care then, but ……..Don’t let him mess with your head.”She looked away, knowing he was right, she was angry at Paris, but she wished he would hold her back that moment…..Samuel exhaled, running a hand through his hair. “Get some sleep. Ava, I will take care of Raymond.”She nodded and turned toward the stairs, but he caught her wrist.“Ava.” His tone softened. “I will go see him now , I will be right back****Samuel walked into the bar, his eyes scanning the room until he spotted Raymond. He was slumped over a table, drink in hand, while a woman leaned in close, her fingers trailing down his arm, maybe trying to seduce h
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-25THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 18: IT SEEMS LIKE A MURDER
RAYMOND POVAs I stood there, watching Ava’s face, my mind went back to everything that led me to this moment. The endless fights with the witch - my stepmother, she finally managed to turn my father against me, now they want me to hand over the company to the witch 's son. The pressure, the expectations—it had all been too much.Then my tech guy called. He had finally tracked Ava down. After searching everywhere, I found her, but here she is standing next to Samuel.Anger surged through me. Samuel was pretending like he had no contact, why are they together?Here he is acting like the hero of her life.I kept my eyes on Ava. She looked so scared. I stepped forward, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her close to me.The cameras flashed continuously but I ignored them and did not blink an eye on Samuel . My voice was steady. “You’re coming with me.” I said sharply to Ava and dragged her…..Before I could move, a girl in the crowd caught my attention. She was still recording, trying to get a
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-25THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 19: DNA
Samuel stared at the mirror, a quiet laugh slipping out.“So, Ava and Raymond have a past” he muttered looking at the mirror He had gone through all the messages on the phone. It all added up. Then he remembered years ago , when Raymond regained his memory, he always sneaked out ever since he regained his memory back then, always saying he needed to meet someone. Now, it was clear—that someone was Ava.Then, out of nowhere, a name popped into Samuel's head. Bella.His mind started racing, trying to picture the whole thing together. When Bella was born ?The date on those texts? He kept going in circles, trying to figure out if it was even possible.Could Raymond be Bella’s father? Could he? He kept on asking himself But His phone suddenly rang, snapping him back. The engineer boy.“It’s done,” the boy said. “She won’t suspect a thing. Now, my balance?”Samuel transferred the money immediately. “Good work.”Back then, After Raymond successfully dragged Ava away, Samuel was just idly t
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-27THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 20: P.A to RAYMOND
AVA’S POVThe moment we stepped into the mansion, everything went quiet.Grandma and Ms. William were the only ones in the living room, and the way they were staring at us…I couldn’t even explain it. I shifted uncomfortably, not knowing what to do next, but Raymond just stood there like he didn’t even notice the kind of look they were giving us.Then, suddenly, Grandma stretched out her arms.For a second, it wasn’t clear who she was calling to. Raymond actually must have thought it was for him because he started to take a step forward to embrace her.But the sharp look she shot him stopped him in his tracks.Meaning, that hug wasn’t for him.Her gaze shifted back to me, and I quickly walked straight toward her and she pulled me into a warm embrace.I stood there, stiff for a moment. Like I wasn’t expecting that.I glanced briefly at Ms. William. She had a smile on her face, but even from a mile away, you could tell it was fake.“You managed to give the whole city a new topic,” Ms Wi
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-27THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 21: DINNER NIGHT WITH VIVIAN
Raymond’s POVAva’s face said it all—she was desperate to follow Samuel.I never thought she was serious when she said she liked him. I always assumed it was just one of her games, something she said to get under my skin. But now, watching her—seeing how her whole body leaned toward the door like she couldn’t wait to follow him—it hit me harder than I expected. And I hated it.Samuel had the audacity to act like I was the one overreacting when I questioned why he kept her away from me. As if it wasn’t obvious. Instead of giving me a straight answer, he went on some self-righteous rant about how this was just a contract and how I had no right to be mad. I let him talk, let him say whatever he wanted, but the longer I listened, the more I felt like punching something. Now, seeing the way Ava reacted to his departure, that anger was only getting worse.“Is it really that deep?” My voice was low, but the sharpness was there. “Do you really have feelings for him?”She tried to pull away fr
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-28THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 22: LETTING SAMUEL GO
AVA’S POVI kept rolling all over the bed, twisting and turning, but no matter what I did, I couldn’t stop thinking about it.Raymond’s lips on mine, that particular moment struck in my brain…The way he held my waist. The way his breath felt warm against my skin. The way my heart practically exploded in my chest.I groaned, grabbing a pillow and smacking it over my face. “Why am I like this?!”But, of course, my brain wasn’t done torturing me, another memory hit me—our first kiss back in high school.It was after he won the Olympic Cup. The whole school was cheering, cameras flashing, and before I even realized what I was doing, I had run up to him and kissed him. Right there. In front of everyone.I found myself smiling like an idiot at the memory.Then I sat up straight. “Nope. Absolutely not. Ava, wake up”I smacked my forehead. “Stop. Thinking. About. It!”But No.., my brain just kept replaying today’s kiss. The way he pulled me close. his lipsI let out a loud scream and hit my
Huling Na-update : 2025-03-28THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 23: BUSINESS PARTNER
Ava’s POV“I will get every one of you arrested!” the woman yelled again, her voice loud and angry.“Check,” Samuel said calmly.She paused, looked at her phone, and suddenly… smiled. Just like that, all the shouting was gone.Then, to my shock, she walked up to Samuel and ran her hand down his chest. “Thank you, handsome,” she said, her voice soft now.Samuel immediately pushed her hand away.I stared at her, speechless. Was this the same woman who had been screaming like a crazy person a minute ago?I sighed. I never wanted to call Samuel. I told myself I wouldn’t. But that woman refused to let me leave, and Bella’s school kept calling. I had no choice, and Raymond is even not an option, I’m sure that little witch called Vivian might still be with him.The cab driver, on the other hand, was acting like Samuel had just saved his life, thanking him over and over. I couldn’t help but admire how calm Samuel was through it all.Just as I was about to say something, my phone rang again.“
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THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 35: LEAVE MY DAUGHTER OUT OF THIS
AVA POVI went to pick Bella up from school, trying my best not to let the frustration of not working at the company anymore get to me. As we drove home, I played her favorite songs, letting the music fill the car. She was vibing to it, clapping her hands and singing along, her little voice making me smile.But then, she suddenly turned to me. "Mom, you should be at work with Dad. Why did you come to pick me today?"I glanced at her and smiled. "Is it now a crime to pick my child from school?"She pouted, looking a bit sober, but then, as another of her favorite songs played, she nodded along again, her mood lifting. I let out a silent breath.At HomeBella was eating at the dining table while the maid served her, and I was checking her bag for assignments. As I flipped through her school notes, my eyes caught a small brown envelope tucked inside. At first, I thought it was just a regular message from the school. They usually sent emails, but sometimes they sent physical notes too."B
THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 34: IT MIGHT BE DIFFICULT
AVA POVRaymond stood there, his whole body tense. His fists were clenched at his sides, and I could tell he was trying really hard not to lose his temper. His jaw was tight, and he was breathing slowly, like he was forcing himself to stay calm.The air in the room felt heavy, but before I could say anything, my phone buzzed in my hand. I looked down and saw a message from William.“I hope you received the letter, and note: No drama. Respect is a beautiful thing, you know what to do.”I swallowed hard, quickly clearing my throat and forcing a smile onto my face as I looked up at Raymond.“I think… this is a good thing,” I said, trying to sound cheerful. “I can just stay at home, look after Bella, and also…” My words trailed off as I struggled to finish the sentence.Raymond’s eyes darkened, his hands balling into even tighter fists.Before he could say anything, I quickly stepped forward, pecked him lightly on the lips, and turned on my heels, rushing out of the office before my emoti
THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 33: SACK LETTER
AVA POVI stared at Mr William, my fingers tightening around the check. My mind was racing, trying to make sense of what was happening.“Why do you want me to divorce Raymond?” I finally asked, my voice barely above a whisper.Without answering, he slid a document across the desk toward me. I hesitated before picking it up, my eyes scanning the words. My heart pounded harder with each line I read.It was a contract.A contract that stated I would divorce Raymond quietly, without telling him I had been forced to do so. I was to leave and move far away, taking our daughter, Bella, with me. In return, I would receive additional financial support every month.My hands trembled as I lowered the paper, my eyes locking onto Mr. William. I studied his face, searching for any sign of emotion, but he remained as cold and distant as ever.Why now? Why was he so desperate to erase me from Raymond’s life?Then I remembered.The way his entire demeanor shifted the last time he saw my father’s pict
THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 32: FLASH BACK- 10 YEARS AGO
FLASH BACK- 10 YEARS AGO"Raymond needs to come home, William. This isn't right!" Hannah’s - Raymond mom voice echoed through the large living room, out of frustrationMr. William stood firm, arms crossed over his chest. "No, Hannah. He stays abroad until he regains his memory. I won’t risk bringing him back until then."** Hannah exhaled sharply, her hands trembling. "Keeping him away won’t help him remember. He needs to be around familiar faces, familiar places!"William’s eyes darkened. "You don’t understand what’s at stake. If word gets out that my son, the future heir, has memory issues, do you know what that would mean for us? For me?"Hannah’s heart ached at his words. "So this is about your reputation?" she whispered, shaking her head. "Not about Raymond? Not about what’s best for him?"William’s jaw tightened, refusing to answer. A heavy silence stretched between them before Hannah finally spoke again. "I won’t sit back and watch you do this to our son."**One week later,
THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 31: UNANSWERED QUESTIONS
A MONTH AFTERRAYMOND’S POVHaving a peaceful dinner, something I hadn’t experienced in a long time. The clinking of spoon and plates filled the air, and for here I am, not eating alone or staring at my step mother, there was no tension. Just these two around me, sitting together like a real family and yeah.. This are my fucking family...Bella was excitedly talking about her new school, her tiny voice animated as she shared everything that happened."And guess what, Daddy?" She grinned, rolling her eyes. "I made a new best friend today!"I smiled. "Oh yeah? What’s her name?""Eliza!" she chirped.Ava choked on her water. She coughed dramatically, her eyes widening in pure horror."Eliza?!" she repeated, almost dropping her spoon.Bella nodded proudly. "Yes! She’s so nice. She even shared her lunch with me!"Ava’s face twisted like she had just swallowed something sour. "Eliza? That name is cursed."Bella giggled, her tiny hands covering her mouth. "Mommy, you’re so dramatic!" She tea
THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 30: HOW ARE WE GOING TO TELL THEM…..
AVA’s POVRaymond was the one laying Bella to bed after all the crying. I stood at the doorway, watching him, my heart heavy. I still couldn’t believe he went to get a DNA test. The way he had explained everything that happened ten years ago kept playing in my head. Tears filled my eyes again, even though we had cried the whole day. We were happy and sad at the same time.We both blamed ourselves. Even though I blamed myself more, Raymond still thought it was all his fault. But it was never his fault.Bella had been clinging to him the whole time. She only fell asleep after we had spent hours apologizing to each other and breaking down every side of the story. We never even realized she was behind us, listening to everything. She broke down in tears with us, but at the same time, she was more than happy to learn Raymond was her father. Every few seconds, she would look at him and blush, unable to hide her happiness.“She’s okay now,” Raymond said, pulling me from my deep thoughts.He
THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 29: SO, SHE’S MINE
AVA POVI collapsed. My legs were shaking like I had no control over them anymore.What did I just hear Samuel say?His words kept ringing in my head, over and over again.“I know Bella is Raymond’s daughter.” I thought that's the shocking words but NoHe just told me more, I mean everything..what I don’t know that happened 10 years ago.Raymond really had an accident. He lost his memory. He was transferred out of the country….Samuel just said all of that All this time, I thought he abandoned me, used and dumb me. I thought he knew and didn’t care. But he didn’t know. My chest tightened, and I felt like I couldn’t breathe, remembering how I never give him a small chance to explain.No. No, this has to be a lie.Everything I thought I knew about the past… it can’t be true. This has to be a mistake.I struggled to breathe, my heart racing so fast it hurt. I looked up at Samuel, and something inside me snapped.“Why didn’t you tell me?” My voice was sharp, my hands curling into fists.
THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 28: BELLA IS MY DAUGHTER
“Disappeared… this deadbeat… that’s me…God…yes….its ……me.”Raymond sat on the edge of the bed, staring at Bella as she slept. Her little face was still wet with tears, her lips moving slightly as she whispered, “Mom… I’m sorry…” over and over again.His chest tightened. She had cried herself to sleep, not even understanding all Ava words, but she’s just pained seeing her mum lash out badly.He reached out, brushing her messy curls from her forehead. She looked so small, so fragile. And yet, she held so much love for him. More than he probably deserved.His mind kept replaying Ava’s words.“Disappeared when she was forming in my stomach…”He squeezed his eyes shut. No. That couldn’t be true. If it was, then…His heart started pounding as he did the math in his head. Bella is now 9…10, left high school…….the accident night…... That meant—His eyes snapped open.It lined up. The timeline… it fit…...A sharp breath left his lips. His hands curled into fists.Could she really be his daught
THE CONTRACT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING CHAPTER 27: VALENTINE SURPRISE
AT THE OFFICE RAYMOND POVI sat in my office, barely paying attention to the papers in front of me. My mind was somewhere else, just instructed Daniel to make arrangements for the valentines date with Vivian.Daniel still stood nearby, looking like he was about to lose it.“Valentine….Really…Raymond… the ancient company… we need to focus now,” he said, his voice laced with frustration.I didn’t respond. My eyes drifted to Ava’s desk, the chair she used to sit in.“Just this last time,” I muttered under my breath.Daniel sighed, probably realizing I wasn’t listening. Without another word, he bowed slightly and walked out.As soon as the door shut, I got up and walked to Ava’s desk, running my fingers over the surface.I could still picture her sitting there, and staring at my direction secretly.I could still hear Bella’s laughter echoing in my head, dragging us into her little games. Ava pretends to be annoyed but always gives in.A small smile tugged at my lips.But Then—a suddenly
