How far can you go to save the ones you love? Cassie Barn’s father dies leaving behind nothing but a huge debt and a ruthless loan shark. Cassie must find a way to repay her father's debt or risk losing her sister’s life. Going against all fear, she offers herself as a surrogate to billionaire widower Zander Scott. This one time offer was her ticket to freedom but nothing is ever as simple as it looks. Zander Scott only cares about two things; his inheritance and his baby. After losing his beloved wife to cancer, he vows to do everything in his power to create a child in her memory. Their own flesh and blood. His child must be perfect and so he leaves nothing to chance. Who would have thought that a simple, high paying job will send them on a wild journey where Cassie is caught up in the middle of a fierce battle between the Scott brothers ? Zander and Cassie battle enemies within and outside their circle and find themselves wondering if this journey is worth the stress. And just when the tension dies down, somebody falls in love and complicates things. Will they both get what they want from this deal or will they be forced to make different choices? Just how messy can a simple contract get?
View More“What do you mean doctor? You have to do something!” Zander yelled in frustration startling his wife and the oncologist in charge of her treatment.The doctor was used to reactions like this from his clients. He shook his head sadly “Mr. Scott, believe me…we have tried every form of treatment and we have failed” “Then try again!” Zander retorted angrily, his hands trembling on the desk. He could hear Laurie sobbing softly beside him so he tried to calm down. “This cannot be happening to me now”The doctor shook his head “Please calm down Sir. We are doing the best that we can to save your wife…”Zander banged hard on the desk in frustration “Your best is not enough! Is this the best you can do? Really! She is not getting better!”“Can you calm down Zander? Please…” Laurie pleaded, sniffling and wiping her tears gently with her handkerchief.“We can try the radiation this time Mrs. Scott” the doctor spoke again addressing Laurie who shook her head furiously.“No…please I can't go thro
(5 YEARS AGO)Zander stood at the balcony of his bedroom, a big smile on his face and a glass of champagne in his hands. He enjoyed the feeling of the evening breeze blowing softly across his face and tossing his hair around as he looked out at the beautiful night view.It was a really good day. He had listened to Laurie, his beautiful wife and had thrown a big party to celebrate his birthday. He wasn't a fan of parties but Laurie wanted to celebrate and he couldn't say No to her.The party was a good idea. He stood replaying the beautiful memories from the event. Laurie had gotten him a limited edition, Rolex wristwatch in Gold, customized with his name on it. It was his first gift for the day and his favorite. Other gifts kept coming till the day was over and he lost count.He smiled again. He had woken up to a freshly made bowl of mixed fruits and a large breakfast on their king-sized bed and after his lovely breakfast, she had given him the wristwatch and stood by his side singing
Cassie didn't realize her jaw had dropped open as the car drove into Zander’s mansion. “How does such luxury exist?” She mumbled under her breath.The car came to a stop at the entrance of the mansion and she stepped out quietly staring at the massive house in amazement.Zander's personal assistant was waiting at the entrance to receive her. He directed the maids to carry her bags and approached her with a polite smile.“Welcome, Miss Cassie. I believe you remember me. My name is Jeffrey and I will show you to your room” She followed him quietly into the mansion trying not to stare for too long at the lavish decor and expensive furniture.Jeffrey tried to give her a mini tour as they walked up the stairs. “I will be taking you to the East wing. Mr. Scott is the only member of the family living in the East wing.”As they made their way to the top of the stairs, he pointed to the west wing “That is where Miss Zoe stays and hosts her visitors. Dr. Scott; Mr. Scott's mother also stays in
“When were you planning to tell me?” Maya asked again. The accusation in her sister's eyes was like a stab to her heart. Cassie stood and walked towards her.“Maya, it is not what you think”“Really? Did you really think I wasn't going to find out?” Cassie swallowed hard trying to find the right words to explain herself “Maya….you have your whole life ahead of you. It is my duty to….”“To shield me from the truth?” Maya asked angrily, folding her arms in front of her. “Who told you? How did you find out?” Cassie asked.“I got a note. I was at an art exhibition today and someone passed me an envelope” Maya didn't bother to wipe the tears flowing down her cheeks.Cassie sighed deeply. She was a fool to think that Frank wouldn't try to torment Maya as well. “Dad owed some really dangerous people a lot of money before he died,” she replied calmly.“How are we going to pay back the money? What are we going to do?” Maya asked, her voice breaking. This was what Cassie was trying to avoi
Cassie sighed deeply “I don't know if I can do this”. Dr. Kim raised her head and offered an encouraging smile “You don't have to go ahead with anything Cassie. Infact, you can withdraw anytime you want before any contract is signed”.But Cassie knew she couldn't just walk away. It was either this or she was back in the streets looking for a miracle to save her sister. She pushed away the fear pulling at her heart. “What is the next step Dr. Kim?” She had gone through the entire enrollment process required by the agency and was waiting to be accepted by a client but received a message from Dr. Kim for an urgent meeting.“You have met some of the requirements of a top client of the agency. But you must be willing to move forward before I can brief you on this client” Dr. Kim said.Cassie nodded, swallowing hard “I am ready”. Dr. Kim reached for a black file on her desk, opened it and handed it to her “You are single, 24 years old and have never been pregnant. Will you be willing t
She found Maya sitting on the floor sorting through a heap of sketches “Where is it? I am sure it was in this stack” She didn't even notice Cassie walk in. “I will not help you clean up this mess when you're done” she teased, relieved to see it was just her sister in the apartment.At that, Maya turned around, the shock in her eyes was quickly replaced by excitement. “Surprise!!!!” She yelled, jumping up to catch Cassie in a bear hug.Cassie laughed, fighting off the rain of kisses coming from her sister as she spoke “I wasn't expecting you sweetheart. You didn't tell me you were coming to visit” “Because you're always home Cassie. And I have good news!” Maya replied her eyes dancing with excitement. Cassie took a good long look at her and knew.She couldn't stop her smile, her first real smile in months “You got in! You got the scholarship!” She yelled and Maya spun round the room giggling “Yes! You always know!” Cassie’s heart was bursting with joy.“You have been trying to get i
Linda let Cassie into her small apartment “Maybe we should talk over some warm food”. She dropped her work bag on the countertop and proceeded to wash her hands. Cassie joined her and they talked as they cooked.“Have you thought about this? Pregnancy changes your life. It is not a chapter you can easily delete from a draft” “I am just considering it” Cassie replied accepting the ladle from Linda to taste the soup.They sat on the tall tables around the counter as they talked. “Why exactly are you doing this?” Linda asked. Her grey eyes searched Cassie’s face for answers but Cassie’s eyes never left the bowl of chicken soup before her.“I need the money” she replied, providing no further information.Linda must have heard the crack in her voice as she fought back tears because she didn't ask further questions.“Whatever battle you're fighting must be worth the huge sacrifice Cassie”“Dr. Kim will see you now Ma’am….Ma’am?” Cassie was jolted back to reality. She was sitting in front
She had heard about Surrogacy agencies before, after all, she worked in a hospital but this was different. “Executive surrogate?”. Her eyes quickly scanned the short flyer. They were offering a whooping 1 million dollars to surrogates. “How!?” Cassie quickly looked around to be sure nobody was nearby.She quickly pushed the flyer into her pocket and continued working. At the end of her shift, she settled in a corner of the changing room and went through the flyer again. “What are you reading?” Someone asked behind her and Cassie felt her heart skip a beat.She jumped up quickly, hiding the flyer behind her back. She looked up to realize it was Linda behind her.“It’s okay, I don't really want to see”. She looked amused. “I was just checking to see if you were doing alright. I am on my way home”. She explained.Cassie saw the genuine worry in her eyes and relaxed a bit “Thank you Linda”. The lady took it as a sign not to probe further so she nodded and turned to leave the room. “W
Cassie didn't see the slap coming. She felt the force push her backwards and her face twisted in agony as she struggled to keep her balance.“You do not reply to me with questions bitch!”. The man who had just delivered the hot slap didn't even look like he had just hurt her. He had a satisfied smirk on his face. “Enough! Bring her to me!” a loud voice commanded from the other side of the room.Cassie felt strong hands grab her by her shoulders as she screamed in fear.“I am sorry! Please let me go!” She begged, tears streaming down her face as she tried but failed to resist being dragged to the huge terrifying man in front of her. “I will pay you. I promise….I will pay every penny back!” Her voice echoed through the near empty room.The huge man flung her to the hard floor and she fell to her knees clutching her bag and shivering. Frank Jobs; her biggest nightmare and the reason her father lay dead, pulled roughly on her hair and raised her to face him. “I don't like excuses very
Cassie didn't see the slap coming. She felt the force push her backwards and her face twisted in agony as she struggled to keep her balance.“You do not reply to me with questions bitch!”. The man who had just delivered the hot slap didn't even look like he had just hurt her. He had a satisfied smirk on his face. “Enough! Bring her to me!” a loud voice commanded from the other side of the room.Cassie felt strong hands grab her by her shoulders as she screamed in fear.“I am sorry! Please let me go!” She begged, tears streaming down her face as she tried but failed to resist being dragged to the huge terrifying man in front of her. “I will pay you. I promise….I will pay every penny back!” Her voice echoed through the near empty room.The huge man flung her to the hard floor and she fell to her knees clutching her bag and shivering. Frank Jobs; her biggest nightmare and the reason her father lay dead, pulled roughly on her hair and raised her to face him. “I don't like excuses very...
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