Mag-log inNessa once helped a stranger, and one unexpected night changed her life forever. By morning, the man was gone—leaving no name, no explanation, and no way to find him. The only thing he left behind was the child growing inside her. For five years, Nessa raised her son alone, working hard and trying to forget the man who abandoned her. But fate had other plans. At a grand gala, she comes face to face with him again—Nathaniel Harrington, a powerful billionaire CEO feared and respected by everyone. The moment their eyes meet, the past comes crashing back. Now that Nathaniel knows the truth, he wants his child. But Nessa will do everything to protect her son—even if it means running from the man who once owned her, and the dangerous world he belongs to.
view moreChapter 6Nessa’s POVI ended up in a dark, cramped alley beside the gigantic hotel. I sank down onto the cold concrete, surrounded by the blaring horns of New York traffic and the towering walls of skyscrapers. There, I finally burst into tears. I had no idea how we were going to get home. I didn’t have a single cent on me because I didn’t get paid, and I had no money for fare back to our province. I had hoped everything would go well and that I would return with money. I should have made sure first.Beside me, Zarek sat whimpering and restless, as if he could feel the deep ache in my heart. My mind was an absolute mess, worrying about how I would face my mother without any money. I would only disappoint her.Because I was crying so hard and overthinking, I lost track of my surroundings. When I finally calmed down a bit and looked to my side, Zarek was gone."Zarek?!" My eyes widened. A sudden panic seized me, and I screamed.I stood up immediately and ran blindly through the dark al
Chapter Nessa’s POV"Zarek! No!" I screamed as my tears completely spilled over.Terrified for my son, a sudden surge of strength allowed me to push away the bodyguards holding me. I quickly dropped to my knees on the luxurious carpet, scooped up the aggressive puppy, and hugged him tightly. My entire body shook as I wrapped my arms around him to protect him from any harm these people might do."Please, Sir! Don't hurt my son! I am begging you!" I cried, looking up at Matthew.The people in the hallway—the manager, the staff, and the other waiters witnessing the scene—looked like they were about to faint from absolute shock. Their eyes widened, and their mouths hung open. In the eyes of normal people, I had completely lost my mind because I called an animal my child.I did not care what they thought. In my heart, Zarek is my son. Even though he was born different—a puppy with golden fur instead of a normal human baby—he is my life. Zarek was an extra-large puppy who grew much faster
Chapter 4Nessa’s POVMatthew stood tall, staring intensely at me. He did not understand why a sudden, explosive anger consumed him the moment he saw me wearing such a revealing outfit."I-I'm sorry, Sir... This was the uniform given to me," I explained with a trembling voice. I forced myself to lift the tray to cover my chest as much as I could.He did not answer me. Instead, he coldly turned his gaze to one of his bodyguards."Call the event manager up here. Right now."The man by his side moved quickly. After a few minutes of me standing there like a statue, the manager arrived running. He was a heavy-set man who was completely drenched in sweat. He was clearly terrified of the billionaire's presence.I stared in shock. This was not the manager I had spoken to earlier. Why was it someone else? I swallowed hard."M-Mr. Arizmendi! Is there a problem with the service, boss?" the manager asked, stuttering and bowing his head.Matthew glared at him. His voice cut through the air like ic
Chapter 3Our bus ride from our remote town lasted for over eight hours. As we entered the heart of Manhattan, New York, the scenery outside the window gradually changed. The simple roads were replaced by towering skyscrapers, glowing digital billboards, and the endless stream of moving vehicles.Even though it was already morning, the weather here remained cold. The fog mingled with the city smoke, making it feel as if a serious and dark aura always loomed over this place. I could hear the excitement of my companions inside the bus as they stared at the luxurious shops along Fifth Avenue, but my own chest only grew heavier the closer we got to our destination.The bus pulled up in front of a massive, opulent hotel—The Grand Arizmendi Plaza. It was a famous and renowned establishment throughout New York, owned by a mysterious billionaire.We lined up in an orderly fashion as we entered through the hotel's back entrance for staff. We were taken straight to a spacious, private locker ro












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