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“Did Maya asked you to come to my house by this time? Did she tell you about my meeting with your brother?” She asked in disbelief.She had to stop this nonsense soon enough. Maya was beginning to overstep her boundaries. “He is not my brother! Stay away from him!” Cameron spat out.Making sure that she was looking him straight in the eye, she said “You cannot order me around anymore. Do not get ahead of yourself”Before she knew what was happening, he quickly grabbed her arm tightly and forced her to look into his face.“Let me go! You are hurting me!” Cassie screamed but he squeezed her arm harder.“I do not want to see him anywhere around you ever again!” He ordered, his eyes cold and unfeeling.Fighting back the fear that surged through her, she shook off his hands forcefully and increased the distance between them.Like someone who had just been possessed by something, it looked like he had just realized what he did.He took a step forward but she backed away even further, poin
Her soft round eyes met his across the bucket of chicken and it felt like time froze in that moment.“Why?” She asked softly, breaking the silence.He considered his answer very carefully, knowing that it could ruin the moment if he was careless about it.“Because, I think you might be the light I have struggled to find for so long”He held her gaze, hoping that his eyes told her the many things he couldn't put into words.She didn't look away or pull her hand away and he considered it a good sign.She opened her mouth to respond just as the doorbell rang, shattering the moment and forcing him to let go of her soft hands.“I am not going expecting anyone. Who could it be at this time?” She muttered as she got on her feet and headed towards the door.He heard her gasp softly and rose to his feet, wiping his hands on the paper towel. Then came Cameron's voice.Cameron - “Hey babe. I was just in the area and I wanted to check on you”.Cassie - Sounding irritated and whispering harshly “Y
(7PM DINNER TIME)Zander took one last look at his shoes and exhaled sharply before pressing her doorbell.He couldn't help the anxious pounding in his chest as he waited for her to open the door.He heard some movement behind the door and soon after, he was staring at her face to face.“Hey, you made it”She sounded disappointed for a moment. Did she expect him to turn down the invitation?“Yeah….” He trailed off, feeling the awkward tension between them go up several degrees.He chose to wear a shirt and suit pants without the jacket and tie for thirty dinner but from her dressing, she was going for a more casual look.Her hair fell in loose curls, framing her face beautifully and she wore a strapless floral dress that hit the floor in graceful waves.Tearing his eyes away from her smooth skin, he cleared his throat.“Can I come in?”She opened the door wider with a nervous smile, giving way for him to enter the room.“Sure”His eyes fell on someone standing with her hands crossed i
(SEVERAL HOURS EARLIER)Cassie smiled at the pizza delivery guy who had just brought in her order, signed and carried the large box into her house.She had ordered the pizza on her way home, eager to just relax and spend some time alone.Ever since her modelling career kicked off, it has become increasingly difficult to get any quiet time for herself.On her way to the living room where she had a movie waiting, she grabbed a bottle of wine.“It is ME time!” She took one look at the sofa and another look on the floor, then settled for the comfort of her sofa.Making herself comfortable on the sofa, she opened the box and poured herself a glass of wine. Few minutes into her movie, the doorbell rang and she turned to the door in frustration.Who is it again? I am not expecting anyone this evening. The doorbell rang again and again in quick succession until she was forced to get up and get the door.She looked through the monitor and rolled her eyes, then opened the door to let Maya in
Zander paused at the therapist's door for a minute and considered running away.Come on Zander! You're not chickening out of this right now! Dr. Kim's words came rushing back to his mind.“Maybe the answer is in healing from your wounds”You have spent a long time running away, Zander. How much longer until you actually break down? Taking a deep breath, he turned the door handle and walked in.His therapist was a kind looking woman that looked old enough to be his mother. Her soft smile and warm greeting made him feel at ease.“You are Dr. Brown?” It wasn't exactly a question but it sort of came out that way.She laughed a little and waved him to a seat.“I take it that you were expecting something else. Someone much younger perhaps?”He shifted nervously in his seat and cleared his throat “Err…not really. I am not sure what I was expecting. Sorry if I sounded weird”She shook her head with an understanding smile “In this room, you are allowed to be your weird self. There are no
“Okay let's get a shot from the side. Can you look up and into the distance for me, Cassie?”Drowning out the noise in the busy studio, Cassie obeyed the photographer’s orders as usual.“How much longer do I have to stay this way?” She whined.He only chuckled and changed his position to take even more shots.“Alright, you can change the pose. How about some skin?”Their eyes met and she raised a brow at him“How much skin are we talking about?” He moved over and adjusted the oversized shirt she was wearing to give a little teasing view of the lacy bra she was wearing underneath.“Let us start here. Give me some spicy poses, okay?”She nodded and changed her pose severally while he took his shots.“Oooouuu that is really nice! I love that. Hold on a minute!”Few shots later, he got bored of the look again and she laughed at the pout he made.She loved working with Liam. He found a way to make the shoots fun and enjoyable every time.Suddenly, she noticed everyone staring at the entra
Zander got out of his car and hesitated for a few minutes, trying to build up his courage. He was finally having a face to face conversation with Cassie but he wasn't sure if he could go through with it.“How do I face her after everything that has happened?” His phone pinged and he checked the new message. It was from Cassie and it read;“Hey. I got to the restaurant a bit early. I am waiting in the private room you reserved.”He glanced at the building. She was here already?His heart began to sound furiously in his chest. He was hoping to get some time to catch his breath before she arrived. Well, here goes.He forced himself to move away from the car and walked up the stairs.As he was led into the private room where she was waiting, he found himself struggling to keep a steady breath.She looked breathtaking even when she was dressed in a casual top and jeans. She let her long hair fall on her shoulders and barely wore any makeup.He approached the table eagerly and debated in
Zander got out of his car and hesitated for a few minutes, trying to build up his courage. He was finally having a face to face conversation with Cassie but he wasn't sure if he could go through with it.“How do I face her after everything that has happened?” His phone pinged and he checked the new message. It was from Cassie and it read;“Hey. I got to the restaurant a bit early. I am waiting in the private room you reserved.”He glanced at the building. She was here already?His heart began to sound furiously in his chest. He was hoping to get some time to catch his breath before she arrived. Well, here goes.He forced himself to move away from the car and walked up the stairs.As he was led into the private room where she was waiting, he found himself struggling to keep a steady breath.She looked breathtaking even when she was dressed in a casual top and jeans. She let her long hair fall on her shoulders and barely wore any makeup.He approached the table eagerly and debated in
Her sister wasn't making any sense. The name “Frank Jobs" has not been mentioned anywhere around her for so long. “What are you talking about, Maya? You're not making any sense!”Maya's eyes darted from one side to another anxiously and she finally took a seat to calm down.But even as she sat down, she couldn't stop herself from breathing hard.Cassie stood over her watching her in confusion.“What is going on? Talk to me!”“It has to be Frank Jobs. There is nobody else that will do this to us.”Cassie sighed in frustration feeling even more confused.“All right, back up for a minute right there. Do what to us? Start from the beginning”Maya took a deep breath and steadied herself “Okay. Do you remember when I told you that I was getting frequent annoying visits from reporters? They were stalking my apartment and watching me everywhere?”Cassie nodded, remembering how they joked about the pesky reporters sneaking around her apartment.“Yes of course, I remember. You said something
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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