All Chapters of A Billionaire's Bargain: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Freya's Pov The first light of dawn pierced through the curtains, stirring me awake. The soft wind played with the curtains but my focus stayed on the man beside me. Caleb’s face looked peaceful, his features relaxed in a way I rarely saw during the day. For a fleeting moment, I let myself enjoy this quiet, his steady breathing the only sound in the room. Slipping out of bed, I grabbed my phone from the nightstand as I moved gently, careful not to wake him from his sleep. In the kitchen, I got started with making coffee, the rich aroma quickly filling the space. As the coffee brewed, I put a call across to my PA. She picked on the first ring, “Tiana, has my dress been delivered?” “Yes ma'am,” Her calm voice spoke from the other end of the phone, “Your photo shoot is scheduled for twelve noon today ma'am, and we also have the board of…” “Cancel it.” The line went quiet for a few seconds. “Ma'am, we are already behind on the agreeded day for the shoot, the contract states that it

Araceli's Pov My kitchen felt suffocating as I slurped down the last of my instant noodles. Hunger had won the war against dignity tonight. I dropped the empty bowl into the sink, ignoring the pile of dishes that had accumulated. My body was too drained to care, I can sort it out later. Sinking into my couch, I tried to distract myself with another episode of Love*****d, but my mind had other plans. His face, Mr. Stranger, kept creeping into my thoughts. His piercing gaze, the way he carried himself, his confidence, the air of authority that seemed to be flowing out of him, even in a dingy club like that... Who is he? What was he doing in a place that is clearly out of standard for him? His presence had done something to me, flipping a switch I didn’t know existed. On stage, his eyes had locked onto mine, and for a moment, I had felt like the only person in the room. I can't deny the little part of me that hoped he was pleased with my move. And then he had walked up on stage. That

Zayn's Pov I drove home, my grip on the steering wheel tighter than it needed to be. My jaw clenched involuntarily as I replayed the events of the day. Seeing Araceli through my office window at lunch, smiling at David like that... it shouldn’t have gotten under my skin. But it did. Why? That was the question that burned at me. I have seen her smiling a thousand times, the way her brown eyes sparkle, the slight tilt of her head, her cute lips spreading slightly as she did. But watching her with someone else, someone who wasn’t me, was almost unbearable. I want to be the one she smiles at like that. I tried to focus on Freya instead. My wife. The woman I had vowed to love, honor, and protect. The woman who, for years now, had felt like a stranger. I couldn’t remember the last time we had a conversation that wasn’t filled with tension. Still, the guilt lingered in my chest. There should be no excuse for almost cheating on my wife. Pulling into the driveway, I cut the engine and sat f

Zayn's PovFreya's image, tangled in the arms of another man, burned behind my retinas. How long I stood here, frozen in disbelief, was lost to me. A hand clasped my shoulder, a grounding touch that ripped me from the daze. It was Louis."Hey, you alright?" he asked, concern etched on his face.The question hung in the air, 'Am I okay?' I pondered. My fingers raked through my hair, tugging at the strands as if to dislodge the image that clung to my mind. A tightness constricted my chest, squeezing the air from my lungs, the veins in my neck bulged.I wanted to break something, it had taken a lot of self control not to cause a scene in the bar, I wanted nothing more than to break the man's nose and take her back home with me."Yea, I'm good."Mark looked on, he said nothing but he eyes looked far in thoughts."I'm going to head home now." I shook both their hands, I needed to be alone."Are you sure you are good?" Mark finally found his voice. "I can drive you home."I smiled gratefull

Zayn's Pov"My man, where you at?" Caleb's voice boomed from the other end of the phone, he sounded excited. I ignored his use of slangs as I responded."I'm out, why?""Nothing, just that I stopped by your house and you ain't home, it's been a while and I wanted to catch up with my brother."I signed heavily. I have missed Caleb and his usual jokes and pranks. During our family meeting three months ago, he had said he was going on a business trip and would be away for a few months.I am enjoying my time with Araceli and didn't want to end it, but I have also missed my brother. Her gaze was focused on the lake, while she chewed on a slice of pizza."Wait for me bro, I will be home soon." "No problem, I will make myself comfortable and at home."I rubbed my temples with my fingers, "Don't go close to my bottles of henri jayer richebourg Caleb.""I would never." I can imagine him placing a palm on his chest as he swore not to do something I'm sure he has already done. I rolled my eyes