The Billionaire's Bargain

The Billionaire's Bargain

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When Isabella Hartley loses her job, her world crumbles. Desperate to make ends meet, she takes a job as a house cleaner, introduced by her friend, Mia, for an enigmatic billionaire, James Reed. On the contrary, James Introduces an unexpected proposal: to marry him, even if it means pretending, meeting his family, and securing a contract deal, and in return, he will clear off her mounting bills and also pay for her sister's surgery. After the contract is finalized, they can get a divorce and both go their separate ways. Isabella is torn between her desperation and doubt, but the promise of financial security is too enticing to resist. As she navigates James’s complex world, Isabella uncovers secrets and emotions she never anticipated. Will their fake marriage become a real love story, or will their differences tear them apart.?

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CHAPTER 1

Isabella slumped onto her bed, surrounded by stacks of unpaid bills. Her best friend, Mia, sat beside her, going through a glossy magazine, concern etched on her face."Isabella, you’ve been quiet for too long and you kinda look restless. What’s going on?” she asked gently, setting the magazine aside.“It’s just... everything is piling up, you know? I lost my job last month, and now the bills are starting to come in. Miranda's surgery is next week, and I still can't afford it. I don't know what to do, Mia," Isabella confessed, tears welling up in her eyes. Mia’s brow furrowed. “But you were doing so well at your place of work! What happened?”"It was a budget cut, They let go of half the staff. I thought I was safe, but...” She replies with tears full.It's okay, we'll figure something out. You're not alone in this, you know you just can't give up! There has to be something we can do." Mia assures her.Isabella sighed, frustration and despair mingling in her chest. "I've applied ever...

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Bulama Abdul
A lovely masterpiece, this reader needs all the support she can get
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Lovely piece of writing, can't wait to see how it ends...️...️
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Just finished this captivating piece, I can’t stop thinking about how it gonna end. The twist and turns kept me on the end, huge kudos to the author for crafting such an engaging story
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36 Chapters
CHAPTER 1
Isabella slumped onto her bed, surrounded by stacks of unpaid bills. Her best friend, Mia, sat beside her, going through a glossy magazine, concern etched on her face."Isabella, you’ve been quiet for too long and you kinda look restless. What’s going on?” she asked gently, setting the magazine aside.“It’s just... everything is piling up, you know? I lost my job last month, and now the bills are starting to come in. Miranda's surgery is next week, and I still can't afford it. I don't know what to do, Mia," Isabella confessed, tears welling up in her eyes. Mia’s brow furrowed. “But you were doing so well at your place of work! What happened?”"It was a budget cut, They let go of half the staff. I thought I was safe, but...” She replies with tears full.It's okay, we'll figure something out. You're not alone in this, you know you just can't give up! There has to be something we can do." Mia assures her.Isabella sighed, frustration and despair mingling in her chest. "I've applied ever
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CHAPTER 2
"Mia, you won't believe what just happened!" Isabella said happily, as she tried to settle in.Mia looked up from her book, curiosity sparkling. "Try me! What's going on? You didn't get the job.?Isabella dropped onto the couch, exhaling deeply. "Far from it girl, I got more than the job. James Reed offered me an insane proposal." "What kind of proposal?" Mia's eyes widened Isabella hesitated before blurting out the truth. "He wants me to pretend to be his girlfriend, then marry him, and if possible, bore him an heir, and in return, he pays me the sum of $500,000."Mia's jaw dropped. "What? That's insane! And amazing! At the same time"Isabella nodded. "I know, right? I'm still trying to process all of it, it seems like a dream to me.""Tell me everything! What did he say exactly?" as she jumped up in excitement.Isabella took a deep breath, recounting the meeting. "He said he needs someone to pretend to be his girlfriend, then marry him to satisfy his parents, and in return, he's g
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CHAPTER 3
James greeted Isabella coldly, his eyes scanning her from head to toe."Welcome, Isabella. You're finally here," he said, his tone dripping with sarcasm.Isabella smiled nervously, "Thank you, James. This is...wow."James snorted, pouring himself a drink. "Save the small talk, Isabella. You're not here for the view."Isabella's smile faltered. "James, I—"He cut her off, his voice icy. "Let's get down to business. You're here for the money, and I'm here for...well, let's just say you're a means to an end."Isabella's eyes widened, hurt by his blunt words.James sneered. "Don't play coy, Isabella. You were desperate for that money."Isabella's face burned. "James, that's not—"He interrupted, his tone condescending. "Don't deny it, Isabella. I'm sure you've used part of the money I gave you to pay for your sister's surgery, and you were drowning in debt."Isabella's eyes stung with tears.James's gaze turned glacial. "And don't think for a second you can back out now. You're in this to
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CHAPTER 4
Isabella walked into her apartment, dropping her shopping bags on the floor. "Time for a shower," she sighed, heading to the bathroom. As she kept thinking of what happened today at the boutique."Hey, I'm back! Isabella, are you home?" James called out, entering the apartment.Isabella wrapped herself in a towel. But as she turned the corner, she collided with James."Ah! Oh no!" she screamed as her towel fell."I didn't see anything, Isabella. I swear," James assured her, quickly turning around."Get out! Just get out!" Isabella exclaimed, hastily picking up her towel."Isabella, I—""Please, James! Just leave!" she pleaded.James nodded and backed away. "I'm sorry, I'll go to my room."Isabella slammed the door shut. She dressed hastily and took a few deep breaths to calm down."What's wrong with me?" she muttered.As she headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner, after cooking she set the table and James emerged from his room."I didn't ask you to cook for me," he said gruffly."Wha
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CHAPTER 5
As they arrived at the party, James whispered to Isabella, "Smile."Isabella forced a bright smile onto her face. They made their way through the crowd, greeting guests and well-wishers. They were immediately greeted by the warm glow of candlelight and the hum of conversation."Happy birthday, Father," James said, approaching Mr. Reed.Mr. Reed's eyes lit up. "James! Isabella! Wonderful to see you both.”Isabella handed him a beautifully decorated cake. "We got this for you, sir."Mr. Reed's eyes lit up. "It's been a long time since I got a cake as a birthday present after James's mother passed away. Thank you, dear. You're such a darling.""Make a wish, Father," James said.Mr. Reed chuckled. "I think I've already gotten my wish, having you both here."Isabella's eyes misted. "We're happy to be here, sir."Mr. Reed's expression turned serious. "I'm glad to see James has found someone as lovely as you, Isabella. You're good for him." "I think so too, Father." he smiled coldly.James
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CHAPTER 6
"Yes," she whispered.James's face lit up, as he slid the ring onto her finger, and they shared a tender kiss.Mr. Reed beamed with joy as he walked up to James, Isabella by his side, the diamond ring gleaming on her finger."Congratulations, James!" Mr. Reed exclaimed.James smiled. "Thanks, Father. I'm happy."Mr. Reed's eyes misted. "I'm so proud of you, son. You've made an excellent choice."Isabella smiled politely, but her eyes seemed uncertain.Mr. Reed turned to her. "Welcome to the family, Isabella. You've made James incredibly happy."Isabella's smile faltered for a moment before she recovered. "Thank you, Mr. Reed."Mr. Reed's expression turned serious. "Isabella, can you excuse us, please? I've got something important to discuss with him.""Okay sir." as she walked away."Son, I'm glad to see you're happy," Mr. Reed said, his eyes warm.James smiled. "Thanks, Father. I am."Mr. Reed's expression turned serious. "Is everything okay between you and Isabella? You two seem...d
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CHAPTER 7
James adjusted his tie, preparing for a crucial meeting with his business partners and Employees. "I won't be staying long at work today, just brief meetings with my employees concerning the investors coming in to sign the contract. Try to rest."Isabella faked a smile, waving goodbye. "Be careful, James."James stepped into the conference room, greeting his colleagues. Steve, his business partner, nodded in acknowledgment."Gentlemen, let's get started," James began. "I got a call this morning that the investors are arriving soon. We need to finalize our pitch; we don't have much time on our hands."Steve leaned forward. "James, we've discussed this already. Your marital status is a concern."James's expression turned stern. "My personal life is none of their business.""James, it is. They want stability, and a married man represents that," Rachel added.James sighed. "I'm working on it."Steve pressed on. "The Reed family name carries weight. We can't afford scandals or instability
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CHAPTER 8
"Isabella! What the hell is going on here?" James's eyes widened in shock as he pushed open the door to Isabella's room. Alex, still leaning over Isabella, turned to face James. A sly smile spread across his face. "Just catching up with old friends, James.""Who the hell are you and what are you doing in my house?" he asked furiously.Isabella scrambled to cover herself, grabbing her robe. "James, it's not what it looks like."James looking shocked, asked, "It's not what it looks like? So tell me, what does it look like then? I don't know who you are, Mister, please leave my house."Alex slowly stood up, his eyes never leaving James. "You're the one who's intruding, you don't even know who I am, or you think you can protect her from me?" he sneered.James's eyes narrowed. "I don't care to know who you are, you're not welcome here, so leave!"Alex's smile grew wider. "You're just a wealthy playboy. You don't know what Isabella needs."Isabella stood up, her voice shaking. "Alex, stop.
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CHAPTER 9
James forced a smile. "Yes, everything is fine."Isabella's eyes searched his. "You're sure?"James nodded. "Positive. Let's not worry about it."James pulled back, his eyes still locked on Isabella's. "I'm glad you told me everything," he said, his voice filled with understanding.Isabella smiled weakly. "Me too."James took a deep breath, changing the subject. "Anyways, that aside; my meeting went well today. The board is impressed with our progress and I think we are ready to sign the contract."Isabella's interest was piqued. "Wow! That's great news." "Yes, it is. But we need to fasten our marriage plans. The investors will be coming soon, and we need to present a united front."Isabella's eyes widened. "Soon? How soon?"James's expression turned serious. "Next week. They'll be reviewing our finances, assessing our stability...and our marriage will be under scrutiny."Isabella's heart sank. "What do we need to do?"James's eyes locked onto hers. "We need to act like a loving coup
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CHAPTER 10
Mr. Reed's eyes remained fixed on the cryptic message, his mind racing with questions. Who could be behind this? And what did they hope to achieve by revealing such information? Just as he began to ponder the possibilities, his phone rang."Hello?" Mr. Reed answered, his voice cautious."Mr. Reed," a distorted voice spoke on the other end, "I see you received my message.""Who is this?" Mr. Reed demanded, his grip on the phone tightening."A concerned citizen," the voice replied, its tone dripping with sarcasm. "Someone who knows the truth about your son's little charade.""What charade are you talking about and what do you want?" Mr. Reed's impatience grew."I want the truth to come to light, so I can have what rightfully belongs to me" the voice responded. "Your son's fake relationship with Isabella is an insult to those who genuinely care about him, most especially to you, his father, I'm sure you know nothing about them.""Rightfully belongs to you? What could that be and what mak
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