The Billionaire's Island Bargain
They say fate cannot be changed. For Emily Wilburn, those words become a nightmare.
A hardworking young woman struggling to support her family, Emily never imagined crossing paths with Cade Callaghan — a ruthless, devastatingly handsome billionaire who doesn’t believe in love, only in control.
When her world collapses under debt, medical bills, and threats, Cade offers her a bargain she cannot refuse: pretend to be his fiancée and accompany him to his private family island. In return, he will erase all her problems.
Desperate to save her parents, Emily agrees.
But stepping onto the island is the biggest mistake of her life.
Surrounded by secrets, lies, and dangerous mysteries, Emily finds herself falling for the very man she should fear. As dark truths about Cade’s past — and his connection to her own trauma — begin to surface, she realizes the bargain may cost her far more than she ever imagined.
On an island of forbidden desire and deadly secrets, how long can she pretend… before the lines between fake and real completely disappear?
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Chapter: Chapter 13: The Place Where the Monster Was BornEmily POV“Choose now, Emily,” Cade said coldly. “I don’t have all day.”“How do I even know my parents actually went on this so-called holiday?” I challenged.Without a word, Cade pulled out his phone, dialed a number, and put it on speaker. On the third ring, I heard my father’s voice.“Good evening, Mr. Wilburn. I just wanted to check if you arrived safely.”“Of course! We’re already at the hotel. They even gave us the bridal suite,” my father replied cheerfully.“And how is Mrs. Wilburn? Is she resting as the doctor ordered?”“She’s sleeping right now. The nurse you hired is taking excellent care of her.”Cade ended the call and looked at me. “Do you believe me now?”“You sent them on a trip when my mother hasn’t even fully recovered?” I whispered in disbelief.“It’s the best way for her to relax and heal,” he replied flatly. “Now make your choice. Good terms or bad terms?”Knowing he was more than capable of making his threat a reality, I felt my resistance crumble. I nodded slow
Last Updated: 2026-05-20
Chapter: Chapter 12: A Nice Little HolidayEmily POVI stood by the large bedroom window, staring out at the breathtaking beauty of Cain Island. The turquoise ocean, the lush greenery, and the elegant white buildings scattered across the landscape — it was almost unreal.Strangely, the island felt… familiar.A strange warmth settled in my chest, as if I had known this place my entire life. The feeling unsettled me. How could somewhere I had never been before feel like home?A soft knock pulled me from my thoughts. A young woman in a maid’s uniform entered, offering a polite curtsy.“Good afternoon, Mrs. Callaghan. I’m Tracy, your personal maid.”“I don’t need a personal maid,” I said quickly. “I can take care of myself.”Tracy’s face fell. She dropped to her knees, eyes filling with panic.“Please, ma’am… don’t send me away. If you reject me, I’ll be fired. This is the only good-paying job on the island, and it’s always been my dream to work here. Please… you’re my last hope.”I sighed. I wanted privacy, but turning her away w
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Chapter: Chapter 11: The Stepfather's SmileEmily POV“What rubbish are you saying?” Cade’s mother shouted, her voice sharp with disbelief.“It’s not rubbish, Mother,” Cade replied firmly. “I told you I was in love with someone. Emily is that woman. We got married a week ago. She is not my mistress.”“But what about Isabel?” his mother cried. “She has waited for you her entire life! She loves you. She would cherish you until her last breath. How could you do this to her?”“I have never loved Isabel,” Cade said coldly. “I made that clear to everyone long ago. Stop blaming me for following my heart.”Mother and son glared at each other, the tension thick enough to choke on. Then Cade took my hand and pulled me toward the stairs.“This is madness, Cade!” his mother hurled after us. “Complete madness!”A loud slap echoed through the hall. Cade’s mother had struck him across the face.“How dare you still ask for your father when you’ve brought this into our home?” she hissed, glaring at me with pure contempt.“My wife is not a ‘thin
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Chapter: Chapter 10: Of No ImportanceCade POVI sat in silence on the plane, staring out the window. I didn’t know where to begin explaining Cain Island to her — the place where I grew up, a paradise that held both beauty and buried nightmares.I rarely returned. Between my mother’s constant pressure to marry Isabel and the dark secrets I’d left behind, the island felt more like a cage than a home. Secrets that could destroy everything I had built if they ever came to light.“I’m waiting,” Emily said, snapping me out of my thoughts.I wished she wasn’t so curious. But I had already learned that once Emily wanted answers, she wouldn’t stop until she got them.“The name of the island is Cain,” I said quietly.“Cain?” She frowned. “Why would anyone name an island after the biblical killer?”“It’s been called that for generations. My stepfather wasn’t allowed to change it when he took over.”“Is it beautiful?” she asked. For the first time, I saw a genuine, soft smile on her face. It caught me off guard.“Yes,” I replied, un
Last Updated: 2026-05-19
Chapter: Chapter 9: The Picture of a Loving HusbandEmily POV“Legalize those documents immediately,” Cade instructed his lawyer. “I want a copy with me at all times so Emily here never forgets she’s now bound to me.”“Yes, sir. I’ll have them ready right away.” The lawyer turned to me with a polite nod. “I wish you a quick recovery, Miss Wilburn.”The moment the door closed behind him, silence filled the room. My mind was spinning with a thousand worries — what would happen during this fake marriage, what would happen after, and how deeply I had just trapped myself.“Stop thinking about Brad,” Cade said suddenly. “It’s for your own good.”“I already told you — there’s nothing going on between Brad and me!” I yelled.“And as I’ve said, I don’t believe you.” His voice was cold. “Brad played a big role in your life. I won’t tolerate him showing up and claiming you when I’ve already made you mine.”“First of all, Mr. Callaghan, I’m not yours,” I shot back. “And I don’t belong to Brad either. You made it very clear in that contract that yo
Last Updated: 2026-05-19
Chapter: Chapter 8: The Blackmail ClauseEmily POVI stood frozen like a statue, staring at the man in front of me.Brad.It had been a whole year since he abandoned me for his rich boss’s daughter. A whole year of silence. And now here he was, standing at my doorstep like nothing had happened.“My love,” he said softly, stepping forward.Before I could react, he pulled me into his arms and kissed me. His grip was tight, possessive. I tried to push him away, but he held on stronger.When he finally released me, he took both my hands in his, smiling like he had won a prize.“I’ve missed you so much, Emily. You have no idea how much.”Anger surged through me. I shoved him hard in the chest.“Get out of here before I do something I regret,” I hissed.“You can’t still be angry with me,” he said, looking genuinely surprised. “I only left so I could make money for us.”“And did you make that money?” I asked coldly.“Yes. A lot of it.”“Good. Then go spend it on someone else,” I snapped. “Because I don’t want you or your money.”“E
Last Updated: 2026-05-19
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