Sirena Reverie, a fourth-year university student, finds herself forced into an unexpected arrangement with James Andreas Scout, an arrogant CEO and her former betrothed. Two years ago, their engagement fell apart when Sirena refused to marry him, put off by rumors of his womanizing lifestyle. She despises playboys, and James’s reputation is anything but clean. However, fate seems to pull her back into James’s orbit. When her father passes away, Sirena is left with insurmountable debt, leading to the loss of her family’s luxurious home and the collapse of their company. Just when she has nowhere to turn, James appears, offering his help. But he’s not James Andreas if there isn’t a catch—he’ll cover her debts and invest in her father’s company, on the condition that Sirena becomes his bedroom partner. Will Sirena accept James’s proposal, and if she does, where will their tumultuous relationship lead?
View More"I want to talk to you. Come with me," James said, grabbing Sirena's hand. But at the same time, Gavin held Sirena's other hand, making James glare at their joined hands, visibly annoyed."Sirena is with me, and we are discussing something important. Can you please wait and not drag my conversation partner away like that?" Gavin said, his tone firm.James stared intensely at Gavin, who held his ground, returning the glare without flinching.The tension between James and Gavin was palpable, causing the previously calm atmosphere in the café to suddenly feel charged. Sirena watched both men, feeling confused and a little anxious, unsure of what to do."James, Gavin, please don't do this," Sirena said, trying to ease the situation. She slowly pulled her hand from their grasps.James didn’t take his eyes off Gavin. "I don't care who you are or what you're discussing. I just want to talk to Sirena. That’s the more important matter," he said coldly, but with an authoritative tone.Gavin rem
“Actually, I want to apologize for my mistake the other day. I realized that Cherry was lying and setting you up,” he said, making Siren surprised to hear it.A proud man like Ronald, apologizing to her—this was something extremely rare.“Are you sick or something?” Siren asked, making Ronald furrow his brows in confusion.“What do you mean?” Ronald asked.“No. I'm just surprised that you're apologizing to me,” Siren said.Ronald scratched the back of his neck, looking somewhat awkward. “I know, I rarely, or maybe never, do this. But this time, I’m serious, Siren. I was wrong to believe Cherry without checking the truth.”Siren looked at Ronald sharply, trying to read the intention behind his words. Was this genuine, or just a formality?“Why are you suddenly apologizing?” Siren asked flatly. “Aren’t you the one who always defended her no matter what happened?”Ronald sighed, his expression turning serious. “After that incident, I saw evidence that showed Cherry was just trying to man
Sirena stared at the ceiling, her mind still fixated on James's ambiguous words."Actually, what has he been through to say something like that?" Sirena muttered as she recalled James’s words."Siren... I can let go of everything that's been in my life. I can accept when everyone I trust betrays me and stabs me in the back. But...""Siren... I can't accept it if you're the one who stabs me in the back. So, no matter how much you hate me, don't just leave me and choose another man."Those words kept disturbing Sirena's thoughts, making it impossible for her to close her eyes.She gazed at the ceiling, trying to push away the thoughts that kept swirling in her head. James's words echoed in her soul, shaking the calm she was trying to create."Why is he so sure that I would leave him?" she wondered."What has he been through all this time?" she asked herself. She wanted to understand more, not just about the fear James had expressed, but also the painful experiences that had shaped him i
After they had their moment, both of them sat by the riverbank. Siren’s body was wrapped in James' jacket to keep her warm."This is crazy!" Siren groaned."Why?" James asked, rummaging through his pants pocket and pulling out something."This is the first time I’ve done something this crazy in the wild," Siren complained, making James chuckle."But the sensation is incredible, isn't it?" James teased."I don't know," Siren replied.James took out a pack of cigarettes and lit one."You're smoking in front of me?" Siren protested."Why not? The air is cold enough. I only smoke at times to warm up," James answered."Well then, I want to try," Siren said, surprising James, but he eventually chuckled.James raised an eyebrow, looking at Siren with a half-surprised, half-amused expression. "You? Want to smoke?" he asked, still chuckling. "Since when did you get curious about cigarettes, Siren?"Siren crossed her arms and gave James a challenging look. "You’re casually smoking in front of m
"Where exactly are you taking me, James?" Sirena asked, tired from walking as she followed James, who was leading her away from the party."To a place where it’s just the two of us, and you're going to love it," James replied with a mysterious smile.They walked through a quiet plantation and entered a forested area that was still relatively safe."Don’t tell me you're planning to kill me secretly here," Sirena protested, causing James to chuckle."If I killed you, then I’d have no one to keep teasing," he laughed, making Sirena roll her eyes."My feet hurt from walking, James," she whined, as she was wearing high heels."You naughty girl, why do you keep complaining now?" James said.He sighed deeply before stopping in the middle of the path in the small forest. Swiftly, he crouched in front of Sirena, his back to her."Climb on," he said casually, glancing back.Sirena raised an eyebrow. "Are you serious?""Of course. If you keep complaining, we’ll never reach our destination. Besid
As Sirena and James chatted lightly, the music suddenly stopped, replaced by the sound of a recording. It was Claudia’s gang discussing their evil plans to frame and harm Sirena. The recording even exposed their dirty secrets about sleeping with several students on campus.Everyone at the party was stunned by the revelation, including Claudia and her gang. They stood frozen, shocked that their private group conversation had been leaked and broadcasted during the event.The lively atmosphere of the party quickly shifted to silence. The voices in the recording echoed around the pool area, revealing the malicious plotting and shady deeds of Claudia and her clique.“This is absolutely disgusting. Our plan to ruin Sirena must succeed,” Claudia’s voice rang out, dripping with hatred. It was followed by other voices from her gang, discussing schemes to slander and harm Sirena. Snippets of their conversations about secret affairs with campus students added fuel to the fire.The crowd began wh
"Wow... You look absolutely gorgeous, Siren!" Elda exclaimed as she took in Sirena's appearance. Draped in a striking red and black gown, Sirena looked stunning and undeniably captivating. Her bold, dark makeup enhanced her allure, making her look breathtakingly beautiful."You look like a stunning villainess, Siren," Elda teased with a grin."Is that a compliment or an insult?" Sirena asked, narrowing her eyes at Elda, who chuckled in response."Of course, it’s a compliment! Who else could pull off such a daring look as beautifully as you?" Elda replied with a wide smile, trying to ease Sirena’s worry.Sirena let out a small huff but secretly felt pleased. "Thanks, I guess. But are you sure I don’t look too... intimidating?""That’s the point!" Elda declared enthusiastically. "Your aura is queenly. I’m sure everyone will be in awe when they see you tonight."Sirena sighed, glancing at her reflection in the mirror. "I just hope they’re impressed because they genuinely like it, not bec
Knock! Knock! Knock!Claudya, lounging in her room with her gang, was reveling in their success. They had successfully incited everyone around to hate Sirena and believe the malicious rumors they had spread."Who could that be now?!" Claudya groaned. "Ana, go check!"Ana got up reluctantly and opened the door. Her eyes widened in shock when she saw Sirena standing there."Claud…!" Ana called, turning to Claudya, her voice laced with unease."What…?" Claudya and the others stood as Sirena strode in, her expression smug, her presence commanding."What are you doing here?" Claudya snapped, her gaze sharp and unwelcoming."I came to deliver this," Sirena replied, placing a box on the table with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.Claudya and her gang turned pale as they recognized the box."Why so quiet? Go ahead, open it. I brought you a gift," Sirena said, her tone taunting."What do you want, Sirena? Get out of here!" Claudya barked.Sirena folded her arms across her chest, her smile t
“The villa is so beautiful and refreshing,” Sirena remarked, opening the window in her room. She didn’t expect to get a room with such a gorgeous view.“Siren!” Elda burst into the room with excitement, causing Sirena to turn toward her.“What’s going on?” Sirena asked, raising an eyebrow.“Oh my gosh! No wonder you’re James’s beloved girlfriend,” Elda said with enthusiasm, leaving Sirena puzzled.“Did something happen?” Sirena asked again.“Don’t you know? We got the best room because Mr. James, the senior of this club, requested it for you. Now Claudya and her gang are throwing a tantrum because they ended up with standard rooms instead of something special like ours,” Elda explained.Sirena stood still, stunned. She hadn’t expected James to use his influence this way. But this situation wasn’t something she liked or wanted. It would only make everyone hate her more.“All he’s doing is adding more enemies for me,” Sirena murmured, turning away from the window.“Why do you look like
"Why do I have to be here? Should I have just refused Uncle’s suggestion?" Sirena thought uneasily. She looked around the restaurant, but there was still no sign of the man’s arrival. Patiently, Sirena waited, tapping her nails on the table. "So slow," she muttered in frustration. "Goodness, how much longer do I have to wait?" she murmured. It had already been an hour of waiting. If she could, she would escape this situation. But unfortunately, she couldn’t. She needed James's help with her family's company issues. It all began when her father was massively swindled by a trusted associate at the office. This caused the company’s stock value to plunge, halting production. On top of that, her father’s bank loans had left their grand home repossessed. Sirena's father, desperate, ended his life by jumping from the RV Group building's rooftop, and her mother was hospitalized due to a heart attack. After asking friends and relatives for help, no one was willing to aid Sirena—except for t...
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