Nessa Steven is the rebellious daughter of a billionaire, living a life filled with indulgence - partying, defying authority, and pushing boundaries. But her wild behavior hides a deeper pain. She's been trying to escape her family's rigid expectations and the shadow of her successful but emotionally distant father. Her self-destructive actions are a way of asserting control over her life when it feels like everything else is decided for her. she just graduated from college, and now can do whatever she wants. But her dad has had enough. After a series of risky decisions, he threatens to cut her off from her trust fund unless she agrees to an arranged marriage. The catch? Her soon-to-be husband is Aaron Walker, a guy she bullied in high school - the quiet, nerdy, goody-two-shoes type who has always been the perfect student, following the rules. The exact opposite of her Aaron Walker, on the other hand, has always been the type of person who does everything right. He's working hard toward his dream of becoming a successful engineer to pull his family out of debt after his mother borrowed money for his father's medical treatment. But then gets a letter from multibillionaire CEO , marshal Stevens “marry my daughter and you don’t have to pay back the loan , and you’ll be given anything you want” now of course, this would have been a nice escape from all the debts he has on his head and focus more in college , but that wasn’t the case , because marshal stevens daughter was The one and only NESSA STEVENS, the girl who bullied and made his life a living hell in high school
View MoreAaron’s POV..I opened the door, walking inside to see Nessa pacing back and forth.Me: Nessa…Nessa: Do you see what she was doing out there?! You see how she was repeatedly coming on to me?! She was trying to what? Intimidate me? Me? Nessa freaking Stevens?!Me: Nessa, calm down first, maybe she was just… curious.She stopped, looking at me before scoffing, nodding her head.Nessa: Of course! Of course you’re gonna defend your high school sweetheart!I ran my hand through my hair.Me: That’s not it, Nessa…Nessa: Then what the fuck is it, huh?! What she was trying to do is clear as the damn day! She wants everyone to know that she knows you more than I do!Maybe she did — but I didn’t dare say that unless I was directly asking for a beating by an angry Nessa.Me: Yeah…Nessa: I’ve been noticing her stares, the glares — and I get it now. She still has feelings for you!I drowned.Me: That’s impossible, Nessa. It’s been eight years since—She raised a finger, stopping me.Nessa: Som
Nessa’s pov..I got into the room and slumped on the bed, letting out a breath. It was currently evening, and the game was starting in thirty minutes.I stood up, walking to the vanity as I stared at myself in the mirror.I hadn’t really changed since high school. I’d always looked more mature than my age, so it wasn’t surprising I still looked the same as I did eight years ago.But not her, though.She looked like she came straight out of a model magazine—tan skin, a pointed nose she definitely didn’t have in high school, and a sharp face. She looked nothing like the awkward girl I used to taunt. Was eight years really that long enough to change so drastically?Or wait…Did she get plastic surgery?Of course! She’s a sugar baby. She had to have had some work done. That totally explains it. She—My head snapped toward the door as it opened. Aaron walked in and slumped onto the bed, staring at the ceiling.Aaron: “I’m nervous for the game that’s about to begin. Are you?”I brushed my
Nessa’s POV...I walked to the dining table where everyone was gathered, loud chatter filling the air. A small frown crept onto my face.Where’s Aaron?I gave them small smiles and light greetings as I sat, throwing a glance toward the deck.He wasn’t there either.Me: Uhm, Lisa? Have you seen Aaron? I can’t seem to find him.Lisa: Oh, something happened with Sophia’s husband. He went to comfort her, I guess… such a good man.I frowned.Sophia’s husband?Me: Oh… uhh… do you know what happened to her husband?She scooted closer, lowering her voice so only we could hear.Lisa: Word on the ship is he had a slight heart attack while making love to Sophia this morning.Oh.Lisa: I think it serves him right, you know? What’s a man in his late 60s doing with a young girl like that? Of course he’s gonna have a heart attack trying to satisfy her!I chuckled.Me: You know the viewers are gonna hear that, right?She rolled her eyes, taking a bite of her sandwich.Lisa: I don’t care. I’m sure
Aaron’s POV..I woke up, scratching my eye as I yawned. My gaze landed on Nessa, who had the duvet pulled up to her nose with just her eyes showing. Her breathing was calm, eyes closed. I stared at her for a few seconds before getting out of bed and opening the window. It was still quite early—probably 6 a.m. I doubted anyone else on the cruise was awake by now.I went in to shower, turning on the water, then looked back at Nessa, hoping she wouldn’t wake up. We all knew what would happen if she did.I stepped out of the shower with a towel wrapped around my waist. I walked to the bags by the side of the bed, pulled out a black jogger and a white sweater, and threw them on. I glanced at myself in the vanity mirror. I looked… good. Nessa and I didn’t agree on a lot of things, but I had to admit—her fashion taste? Impeccable. Expensive as hell, but impeccable.I smiled, giving myself another once-over before glancing at Nessa, still snuggled beneath the duvet. A smile tugged at my lip
Nessa’s POV..Me: You’re dared to kiss your partner on the neck, telling them the things you’d like to do to them tonight.I stared at Aaron, whose entire cheek was now light pink, biting my lip to hold in my laugh.The entire gathering erupted in cheers and laughter.Man: Oh, that’s a spicy one! Aaron, would you do us the honors of telling your wife, us, and the millions of people watching right now what you’d like to do to her tonight?They cheered again as he looked at me. A smirk played on my face as I raised an eyebrow at him. He shot me a quick glare before smiling at the host.Aaron: Of course! Come here, babe.He walked to me, taking my hand and leading me to the chair. I arched my brow — he was really dedicated to his acting, I see.The place went quiet as everyone’s eyes remained on us. I looked up at him, his cheeks still pink but with an unreadable expression on his face. I bit my lip, mouthing the word “nerd” to him. He raised an eyebrow, a smirk coming to his face befo
Let the games begin Nessa’s POV.My eyes fluttered open as I blinked a few times to steady my vision, my eyes landing on Aaron who was close—really close. I let my eye roam over his face. He still had his glasses on.Who sleeps with glasses on?!I stared at him. He looked like an animated puppy like this. Full lips that had two different shades—the upper was reddish while the lower was light pink, puffy cheeks, and freckles scattered around his nose and upper eye area.Should a man be this… adorable?Fuck! He pissed me off.I got off the bed, taking a glance at the mirror in the vanity.Yhup, still hot.How early is it? I glanced at the bedside table where my phone was—gone.It’s been taken?I glanced at the vanity where Aaron had kept his yesterday—gone too.It’s been taken. They couldn’t wait till I told them to?!I sighed, staring back at Aaron who was still asleep, before taking off my clothes, grabbing my body wash, and walking into the bathroom, turning on the shower, my mind
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