Masuk“But you don't understand…” she said, still breathless from his kisses, “I can't be in love with you… we are in a contract—” He interrupted her with yet another kiss, as she was saying countless things that he didn't want to hear. “The contract says that I determine what happens…” he said, holding her jealously in his arms. “And I say we are going to get married no matter what…” Mila Johnson is helpless, with her siblings in a cold world that was created by her father's obsession over her mother's sisters, who connived to kill Cathy— Mila's mother. After being devastated by her mother's death, she has to live on the streets with her siblings, as a consequence of them not going along with her father's wish of accepting her mother's sisters as their new mothers. While amid her crumbling world, she runs into the mysterious billionaire, Jayden, who happens to fall in love with her, and her life is about to change instantly as he offers her a contract to get her and her siblings off the streets. How will they battle the challenges that arise from Mila's past? How will they battle all the opposition they face on the way? Will their love survive? Read on to find out what happens!
Lihat lebih banyakLayla.
"Bye honey! Don't miss us so much!" My mom said as she pulled me into a hug, her flowery scent filling my nostrils. I let out a sad smile at her words. Why wouldn't I miss them? They are my parents after all."I'll try not to." I said as I pulled away from the hug and she smiled at me, gently touching my cheeks."That's my girl." She muttered and I grinned at her. We were at the airport and my parents were about to leave for a vacation that would last them a week and I hated to admit it, but I didn't like it when I was away from my parents."Please, take care of our daughter." My dad said to the man standing beside me and I looked up at him. His name was Dante and to everyone who knew us, he was my Uncle even though he didn't look anything like us and wasn't even related to us. But that's a story for another day."Of course, I'll do my best." He said solemnly and I resisted the urge to scoff. He was a great person no doubt, but he could be rather rotten whenever he wants to be."In that case, we really have to go now. Our flight has been called and we don't want to miss it." My dad announced. He shook hands with Dante one last time, giving me a genial pat at the back. My mom managed to squeeze in a little hug and before bidding us goodbye and walking away. I waved goodbye at them till they disappeared from my sight before letting out a sigh. For the first time in a long while, I would be left all alone.Well... Not technically alone, the voice in my head whispered and I shuddered slightly. Of course, I almost forgot. I would be left alone with my Uncle. The man I had been infatuated with for as long as I can remember. Not that I plan to do anything about it but still."Okay, party's over. It's time to go home." He announced and turned around, walking away briskly. I stood there, stunned for a moment before running after him and falling into steps with him. He walked us out of the airport to where we parked our truck and we entered into it.Wearing my seatbelt, I watched as he turned on the ignition and the car revved to life. Without another word, he drove into the road and we began to head home. The ride was silent and for the most part, I glanced out the window, feeling to shy to speak. On the times I wasn't doing so, I was staring at my uncle and admiring his handsome he looked.Jet black hair that was beautiful curled on his good days, a clean shaven face and a muscled arms that was lined with veins. His fingers too were something, so long and so pretty too. It didn't make sense for a man like him to look this good."You keep staring at me like that and you're going to burn a hole through my body." Dante spoke up and I flinched. Have I been staring that hard?"See something you like?" He asked as he glanced at me and I scoffed even as I felt cheeks heat up."Get out of your head. You're not even that appealing." I mumbled, turning my direction out the window. I heard him chuckle and I felt my stomach do flips. Why does he sound so good?"Say whatever you want, but I'll have you know that I look at my reflection every morning and I have to admit, I look pretty good." He said and I scoffed but deep down, I knew I couldn't refute his words. He was easily the most handsome man I've ever seen.We finally got back home and without waiting another second, I jumped out of his truck and ran into the house, going straight to my room and locking myself in it. Jumping on my bed, I grabbed the nearest pillow and screamed into it, trying to get my heart to stop racing. I couldn't believe it, I would be alone with Dante for the next few days!I heard him come in but for a long time, he didn't try to disturb me. I entertained so many unholy thoughts during that period that I was so mortified with myself and needed to take a cold shower. Once I had a semblance of control, I changed into something that flattered my body but was still a tad decent and came out of the room. The smell of something delicious wafted through the air and I quickly realized Dante was cooking.Urged on by the delectable scent, I rushed down to the living room and met Dante in the kitchen, packing some things into loads of Tupperware containers and placing it in the fridge. Though it was well past lunch time, it was still too early for dinner."Why are you cooking so early?" I asked and he turned to look at me."I'm preparing your dinner. I won't be home to fo that.""Why, were are you going?""That's none of your business. My job is to take care of you and that's what I'm going to do."I frowned, crossing my arms. A part of me already knew what he was about to do and to be honest, I didn't like it one bit. "Let me guess, you want to start philandering about. It's not even twenty four hours since my parents left this house!""And?" He asked, corking his brow. I tried to think of a retort but nothing would make it past my lips. Just like I said before, he could be absolutely rotten whenever he wants to be.He walked closer, towering above me and staring down at me. I looked up at him, a frown on my face. "Stay put, Layla. I don't want doing anything unruly. If I catch you, let's just say I'm going to punish you if you do."There was nothing sexual about this threat, so why did my pussy spasm at his words? I swallowed down my mortification, willing myself to appear unperturbed."Your dinner is in the fridge. If you're hungry, just warm it up in the microwave and eat. I won't be coming home early do don't bother waiting up for me." He said. Lowering himself to kiss my forehead, he gave me a small smile as he walked past me and headed out of the house."I'll see you when I see you!" He called out and I soon heard the door lock behind me. I managed to draw air into my lungs and keep myself from crumbling to the floor.Why do I want this man so much that it hurts?MILA’S POVThe morning light slipped through the blinds, touching the edge of Jayden’s desk where his phone kept buzzing. I watched from the couch, curled under a blanket, still half lost in sleep. It had been another long night of silence between us. The kind of silence that wasn’t peaceful. The kind that said everything we were too tired to say.Jayden walked out of his room, dressed already. His tie hung loose around his neck, his hair still damp. He looked like a man holding himself together with willpower alone.“You didn’t sleep,” he said quietly.“Neither did you,” I replied, pulling the blanket tighter.He exhaled, sitting on the arm of the couch. For a moment, he didn’t speak. Then his voice broke the quiet. “They’re asking questions at the firm. About you. About me.”I looked up at him. “Questions like what?”“Whether we’re together. Whether I crossed a line.”I felt a sting in my chest. “You mean, whether you chose me over them.”He didn’t answer. His silence was enough.I
The Breaking PointJayden’s POVBy sunset, the fog had thinned, but the tension hadn’t. Every sound outside the cabin—every crunch of leaves, every rustle of branches—felt like a threat waiting to surface. Mila hadn’t spoken much since we found the tracker. She sat on the couch, arms wrapped around her knees, staring at the fading firelight like it held the answers we both needed.I checked my phone again. No signal. Not even a bar.“Nothing?” she asked, her voice small.“Nothing,” I said, setting the phone down. “We’ll move soon. It’s better under the cover of dark.”Mila nodded but didn’t look at me.The silence stretched. I wanted to tell her we’d be fine, that we’d find Daya and end this, but the words caught in my throat. I wasn’t sure I believed them myself.I walked over and crouched beside her. “You should eat something.”She gave a weak smile. “I’m not hungry.”“You haven’t eaten since last night.”“I can’t,” she whispered. “Every time I close my eyes, I see my father’s men
The Edge of SilenceMila’s POVThe road stretched endlessly ahead, the rain finally easing into a mist that clung to the windshield. Jayden’s eyes stayed fixed on the highway, his hands gripping the steering wheel like the car was the only thing holding us together.The silence between us had weight. Not anger, not distance, but something unspoken and fragile. Every mile we put between us and the city felt like stealing time from fate.I leaned my head against the window, watching the dark trees blur past. My body ached from tension, but sleep wouldn’t come. My mind replayed the knock on the door, the voice that had known my name.Jayden broke the silence first. “You’re thinking about them.”“Yes.” My voice was barely a whisper.He didn’t respond right away. The headlights illuminated his jawline, hard and unreadable. “You don’t have to face this alone anymore.”I wanted to believe that, but my father’s reach was long. “You don’t know him like I do. He doesn’t stop until he gets what
Continued (Mila’s POV)The rain started not long after midnight. It hit the windows in soft, steady taps, filling the silence between us. Jayden’s arm was around me as we sat on the couch, the faint light from the fireplace painting our shadows across the room. For a few fleeting minutes, it felt like peace.But peace never lasted for us.Jayden’s voice broke the quiet. “When are they coming?”I hesitated before answering. “Soon. My father’s men don’t wait long once they get orders.”He tensed, jaw tightening. “And what are their orders?”“To bring me back,” I said. “And make sure you stay out of the picture.”He gave a dry laugh, though his eyes stayed dark. “They’ll have to go through me first.”I looked at him. “You don’t understand what they’re capable of. These men don’t negotiate. They don’t threaten. They act.”Jayden turned to me, his hand tightening over mine. “Then you should’ve let me go when you still could.”“I tried,” I said quietly. “Every time I walk away, it feels li
Jayden’s POVThe city felt heavier that night. Every light outside my office window blurred into streaks of gold and white, the kind that used to calm me. Tonight, it only reminded me of everything I was losing control of.Logan’s name was all over the studio’s private reports. Every whisper, every
Mila’s POVThe next morning, I woke to a quiet apartment and sunlight streaming through the curtains. It should have felt peaceful, but peace was the one thing I didn’t trust anymore.The world outside was still talking about me. I knew that without checking my phone. Every whisper, every headline,
Jayden’s POV The house felt emptier after she left. Her perfume still lingered in the air, soft and fading, like a memory refusing to let go. I sat on the couch, staring at the door she’d walked through. My thoughts wouldn’t quiet down. Every word she said replayed in my mind, sharper each time.
Mila’s POV Jayden’s house felt different that night. Too quiet, too still. Even the faint hum of the refrigerator sounded loud against the silence. I stood by the window, watching the city lights flicker in the distance, pretending to be calm while my thoughts spun like a storm. Jayden was somew
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