로그인One reckless night. One dangerous secret. One baby that changes everything…. Felicia Sterling thought she had lost it all the day her husband demanded an open marriage and humiliated her with her best friend. Heartbroken and desperate, she spends one night with a mysterious stranger; never expecting to see him again. But the stranger is Dr. Richard Coleman, a ruthless billionaire CEO haunted by his father’s murder and hunted by a powerful mayor who wants the final piece of a stolen medical breakthrough. When Felicia discovers she’s pregnant and Richard believes she’s a spy sent to destroy him, their worlds collide in a storm of suspicion, scandal, and desire. Forced into a contract marriage to protect themselves, they soon realize their enemies are closer than they think. Betrayals deepen. Secrets unravel. And when their newborn is kidnapped as part of a deadly revenge plot, love becomes their only weapon. In a world where power corrupts and trust is fragile, can two broken hearts fight their pasts… and win?
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“I want an open marriage!” Harry's voice shook me as he slammed the door behind me. I was only trying to enjoy the show on the TV when he walked in. I rushed over, but the man I saw wasn't the man I married, he wasn't the man I knew. His face was stern and bitter with hate. “Harry, what do you mean?!” I asked; my voice was firm but deep down, my heart was racing with panic. “What has gotten into you?!” There was a tiny crack in my voice now and he caught that immediately, he sensed the fear and it was evident with that subtle flicker in his eyes. “Harry…” He didn't let me finish, he shoved some documents to me rudely and the papers flew around, I scrambled to gather them while he just stood with heavy breaths and a cold scowl. I scanned the documents carefully, making sure I reread every sentence and understood it's full context before I turned back to him. My voice hitched in my throat as I stared at him. At this point, I'm very sure he's clearly not in his right senses. “So all of a sudden, your mom now has a say in our marriage right?” I raised an eyebrow, my voice firm as the air around us thickened with the growing tension. He was calm for a while, I bet he was trying to cook some words to break me and I knew exactly what he was about to say. “Felicia, it's been three years?!” He spat in my face, and my heart skipped a beat. But I straightened up and stared at him coldly. “And so what? We can keep trying?” “I can't be in a marriage with a barren woman. You clearly couldn't defend yourself in the last dinner we had with my parents and I have no choice. I'm even doing you a favor…” he remarked and those silly words of his sank deep into my already broken heart. “How dare you?!” I screamed back at him as I couldn't contain the rage anymore. All of a sudden, am now barren? After all these years of building this company from scratch with you, this is what I get right? “Harry,” I spat unfazed. “I'm not signing this trash!” I shoved it back to him but he held me, his brows raised. “Ah, ah, ah, ah, young lady, not so fast…” he held my hands so the document didn't litter everywhere. “I already have someone that's pregnant for me, so I think you need to read that document again and rethink.” He stated coldly. This was when it dawned on me that I was doomed. In the document, I was stated that in the case of me rejecting the open marriage for any reason, he would be forced to divorce me leaving me with nothing as he has already transferred ownership of all his assets, including the company without my consent to his mother. I stood before him, my mind racing with thoughts and my soul boiling with rage. “Oh, she's here,” he chuckled after his phone tinged. He rushed to the door and the drama just got better. Of all people, it was my damn best friend, Jessica that he brought in that was now the pregnant one he talked about. “What's going on here?!” I couldn't hold back the anger and wanted to grab her and tear her to pieces when he pushed me back. “Easy there young lady. If you touch her, I'll sue you for assault and you will not just lose this small opportunity I'm giving you to still survive, you will do jail time!” He warned. My fist clenched hard and I just took a step back, breathing heavily. “Now, you've already wasted my time a lot. Are you going to sign the document? In this case, it's a yes or yes for you, except you want to be homeless?” He got me, I just couldn't do anything. Fuck! With a sigh of defeat, I just scribbled my signature on the damn papers and tossed it over to him. “Fuck you…,both of you!” I spat. “Be careful with your words young lady, you're here by my mercy.” He said coldly and headed upstairs. All these while, that slut I called a friend couldn't look at me, she couldn't look me in the eye and face her betrayal. Shit! This is bull shit! I really need something to cool off my steam and I think I know just what to do. You know what, I can't take this. It's an open marriage right, then I think it'll only be fair if we both got a share of the madness and maybe, after this, I'll get some clarity on what next to do about this whole thing. Without any hesitation, I grabbed my laptop and headed to a dating site. I didn't waste any time, I just scanned through and I saw a new user that piqued my interest. The others were popular call boys and I don't need them. What was even more interesting was the fact this dude was charging the most for a night with him. I don't mind squandering the money, I just need to fuck someone now! Harry is fucking someone else, I'm going to do that too! And then I will come, let him know and pack my stuff to leave and never come back. I went upstairs immediately and they were still busy, in fact she was riding on his dick, my property! I ignored them and just grabbed my lingerie and changed right there and thereafter, grabbed a coat and covered it. “Hey, where are you going?” He said non challantly in that weak voice of his. Why don't you just mind your business?! Don't push me to the edge, I swear I'll break your heads. I didn't reply him, because if I did, it would be catastrophic. “Whatever…close the door please!” He scorned and I slammed the door for him too and headed out. How dare he?! Well, it's best I don't think about this whole thing for now. I got into my car and drove off straight away to the hotel we had already booked. He has given specific rules though, that I must appear in a black lingerie and also his pay would be in cash and again, he said he must wear a mask to hide his identity which I don't really care about. As far as he can fuck me good, if possible get a recording so I can send it to Harry, then I'm good. When I walked, I held my coat to cover myself well, I felt vulnerable and ashamed in such a dress outside. I checked in with the receptionist and quickly headed straight to the room we had booked. When I walked in, he was already seated on the bed, no shirt, the mask on and damn, he looked too powerful. His cologne alone told me he wasn't just an ordinary call boy or man as we have it. His aura too wasn't just the same for some boy that wanted to flirt, it spoke power and depth and it shook my heart, but why did he accept it? He sounded possessive on the chat like I was his already and while I was still contemplating, his deep voice riled me up. “Strip!” He ordered and somehow, I don't know, but it felt like a charm and I quickly took off the coat and revealed the lingerie he had asked me to wear. I thought he was supposed to be submissive to me like call boys do… But he walked over and grabbed my neck and looked at me calmly. His hand quickly reached for the straps and he took them off effortlessly and revealed my hardened nipples. I was trembling already when he tossed me over the bed. “Tonight, pointy tities, you are mine…” He growled. Shit…!RICHARD The little conference room in my office was already occupied when I walked in that morning.Seven members of the financial committee sat around the polished oval table, each with laptops, reports, and quarterly projections spread before them.I took my usual seat at the head of the table."Good morning, everyone."A chorus of greetings followed.I opened the agenda packet in front of me."Let's get started."The company had entered one of its most ambitious periods in years. Several major research initiatives were advancing simultaneously, and the board wanted detailed financial plans for the next quarter before authorizing additional spending.To my right sat Daniel Foster, the committee chairman.A meticulous man in his early fifties who seemed capable of spotting accounting discrepancies from a mile away.Daniel adjusted his glasses."First item on the agenda," he said. "Project Barbara."The large screen mounted on the wall immediately displayed a presentation.Project Ba
FeliciaI was just a couple of hours into reviewing my research notes when my phone rang.Without looking up, I ignored it.My eyes remained fixed on the interaction chart on my computer screen while I highlighted several observations in a notebook.A few seconds later, the phone rang again.This time I sighed and reached for it.The moment I saw the caller ID, I sat up straighter.Nora.The realtor.I immediately swiped across the screen."Hello, Nora.""Good afternoon, Felicia," she said cheerfully."Good afternoon.""I hope I'm not interrupting anything important."I glanced at the research papers scattered across my desk."Nothing that can't wait.""Wonderful. I think I may have another property you'd like to inspect."My interest sharpened immediately."Oh?""Are you free in about an hour?""Yes, I am.""Perfect."I heard papers rustling on her end."This one is in White Marble Estate."A smile immediately spread across my face.White Marble Estate.I had heard about it countless
FELICIAThe soft morning light filtering through the curtains woke me before my alarm did.For a few seconds, I remained in bed, listening to the quiet stillness surrounding the house. I heard a door close and the faint hum of activity beginning in the house.I stretched carefully before sitting up.Pregnancy had taught me many things.One of them was that moving too quickly in the morning was a terrible idea.After brushing my teeth and changing into exercise clothes, I rolled my birthing ball toward the center of the room."Let's do this."The words came out softly.The baby, fortunately, had remained cooperative lately.My lower back wasn't hurting.My sugar levels were stable.And my energy had been reasonably good.I sat on the birthing ball and began a series of gentle movements my doctor had approved.Slow pelvic circles.Hip rotations.Gentle bouncing.Nothing strenuous.Just enough to keep my body active.After fifteen minutes, I moved on to the resistance bands.I secured on
RICHARDTwo days later, my driver eased the car into the parking lot of one of the city's most exclusive restaurants.I glanced at my watch.12:15 p.m.Fifteen minutes before my meeting with Raymond.The restaurant stood on a quiet corner overlooking a landscaped boulevard lined with palm trees and ornamental shrubs. The building itself wasn't overly extravagant, but everything about it communicated wealth. From the polished stone exterior to the valet attendants standing neatly at the entrance, the place catered to people who valued privacy as much as luxury.My driver stepped out first and came around to open my door."Thank you," I said as I got out.The afternoon air was pleasantly warm.I adjusted my suit jacket and headed toward the entrance.The hostess recognized me immediately."Good afternoon, Dr. Coleman.""Good afternoon."She smiled professionally."Prof. already reserved a table for two. Right this way."A waiter took over and led me through the restaurant.The lunch cro
FELICIA Richard rested both arms against the edge of his desk and looked at me steadily.“You think suing them will complicate things?” he asked.The irritation I sensed in his voice had softened. “Yes,” I answered honestly. “I think it will.”I paused briefly before adding,“And I’m almost certa
RICHARD “What are you going to do about the City Herald report?”Felicia’s voice cut through the silence of my office just as we finished reviewing the interaction chart displayed on my computer screen.I looked away from the monitor slowly.“Oh…” I said. “You’ve read it?”She stood across from my
FELICIA By the time I came out of the clinic, I felt lighter than I had all week.Relieved.The doctor’s words still echoed pleasantly in my head as I walked slowly toward my car.“Your sugar levels are stable now.”I could have hugged the woman.After weeks of careful eating, constant monitoring,
RICHARD Hours after I returned home from the office, I still couldn’t settle.The conversation with Raymond replayed endlessly in my head, each word refusing to loosen its grip.You need to get married, Richard.I paced slowly around my office with a glass of whiskey in my hand, the ice clinking s
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