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Ivanović POV

“That’s her.” I affirmed as I dropped pictures of her on the table so my foster parents would be able to get a proper picture of what she looks like.

“What is with you and her?” Charlotte, my foster mother, asked as she took a sip of her wine. I have never involved any of them in my love life and telling them I want to get married was sudden for them too.

“That’s not the question, the question is what do you stand to gain,” I responded and I knew that what I’d just said peaked their interest.

“What are you talking about?” My foster father, Vladimir asked, raising an eyebrow as he stared at me.

Adjusting my tie, I sat in front of them to explain how I knew that Lexi’s father was in a lot of debt and me getting married to his daughter will not only benefit them but they could do whatever they want to her and also use her as some sort of collateral.

“What then is in it for us?” He asked, “because I can barely understand everything you say.” My foster dad’s thick Russian accent stopped me from talking any further.

“You both get the sum of 50 million dollars if this works out.” I answered without further explanation and I could tell that they were shocked.

They had lots of questions but they both knew better than to question me, asides from being their biggest investor I run the biggest tech companies in the world.

I’d inherited my real parents' riches when I got to the age of eighteen and although they tried really hard to hide it I knew that they were a little bit jealous of me on behalf of their son.

“Deal, we’ll go to their apartment as soon as possible, make sure the papers are ready and..” my foster mother was still talking when I pulled out the contract.

They didn’t need to tell me what to do, before enlisting their help I’d already made sure that everything was ready and in order.

Smiling, she took the papers from me and I watched as they both made their way to their room to get ready for what seemed like a new mission to them.

Satisfied, I went out of the building and drove back to my apartment. I couldn’t believe that I’m so close to getting Lexi and hopefully their debt would help me in getting her just where I want her.

Getting home, I took a hot shower and decided to rest, “Alexa, play my nap time playlist.” I groaned as I collapsed on the bed to take a nap.

*******

The sudden sound of my phone ringing jolted me out of my nap and I had no idea how much time had gone until I picked the call and heard my foster mother’s urgent voice.

“gde ty, chert voz'mi?!” She tried to sound as low as possible but it didn’t work because her voice still came out in a silent yell when she asked me where the hell I am.

“I’ll be there soon, is it all set?” I asked and she sighed as she explained to me that everything has gone exactly as we planned it and the only thing missing was my presence.

I couldn’t believe that after all those years I’ll finally be able to get my own revenge on Lexi Finn. The woman I served for almost three years in our relationship and she just humiliated me before leaving me.

It’s been almost 10 years since Lexi and I ended our relationship. Life has been good and being with my foster parents after the death of my real parents has helped me move on a little but I still couldn’t stop thinking about her.

Hiding my shock when I saw her last night at the club was the last thing that I could do considering how easy it was for me to hide my emotions.

“Fuck me.” She groaned in my ear, the sound of her moans, her whispers and her scent were stuck in my head and I couldn’t get rid of them as I dressed up to meet her and her father.

I knew that I was going to get there late considering how getting to a meeting late has always been my forté.

Getting to the address I got from Vladimir, I sighed as I made my way to the front porch and rang the bell. I wasn’t expecting that she would be the one to answer the door for me and the pure shock on her face was the highlight of my day.

“What the hell are you doing here?!” She asked after almost yelling at me and at first I’d thought that she was not only going to remember me as her one night stand but as the man she stood up on prom night.

“Oh, that’s my son, Ivanović Volkov, he’s the one you’re getting married to.” Charlotte’s voice came from across the room as she made her way to us and I could see Lexi’s jaw drop.

“What?!” She couldn’t hide her shock and the fact that she still doesn’t know that the person standing in front of her is Cassian Alessio made my blood boil even more as anger surged through me like hot lava.

“He’s the one you’re getting married to,” Charlotte added, “Ivan, meet Lexi Finn.” She introduced her to me like I had no idea who was standing in front of me.

Playing dumb, I smirked as I extended my hand to shake hers. Making sure that I squeeze her palm so hard that she could feel the pain, I released her palm when she let out a painful wince.

“I’m Thomas Matthews,” An older man came from behind her and he looked nothing like Lexi Finn’s dad, “I’m her stepfather.” He added as if noticing my confusion.

No wonder he was able to quickly sell her off like that because Lexi had always been the spoiled and loved child of her parents.

After the introduction, we all walked to the sitting room and from the way she walked I could tell that she was still sore from last night. The fact that I was her first gave me a sense of satisfaction and I couldn’t hide my smile.

Our parents left both of us alone so we could get to know each other and then go on with the marriage preparation in 3 days time.

“Why are you doing this? What do you want with me?” She asked helplessly, my joy knew no bounds when I realized that I have her right where I’ve always wanted her.

Between my fingers.

“Isn’t it obvious?” I asked and she raised an eyebrow, “you gave your virginity to a total stranger and I’m trying to save you the embarrassment by getting married to you. You should be honored.” I responded with a smirk.

Her eyes turned red and that only turned me on even more, springing to her feet, she walked towards me as fast as she could and lifted her hand in a bid to slap me but I caught her arm before it landed.

“Are you really going to do this now?” I laughed as I pushed her away from me, “You’ve signed the papers already. There’s no way out for you.” I finished as I adjusted my cufflink.

Angrily, she picked the paper and tore it to shreds. I knew she was expecting a shocked or angry expression from me but I only smiled at her.

“I’d rather die than get married to a jerk like you!” The words grounded between her teeth as they came out, the tears at the back of her eyes threatening to set themselves free was visible.

Moving closer to her, I pulled her closer and when she crashed into me the tears finally dropped as she stared directly into my eyes.

“You were begging this jerk to fuck you just last night.” I taunted, she struggled to leave my hold but I was too strong for her.

“You tore just one paper, Lexi Finn,” I seethed as I moved the strand of hair on her face away, “but that does nothing because there are thousands more papers where that came from and you will keep signing them till your thumbs give up on you.” I finished.

Pushing her really hard away from me, she fell on the couch behind her and winced as she tried to separate her legs at once, the soreness from last night was still there.

“You’re nothing, you’re worthless and that’s what you’ll remain,” I laughed, “even your stepfather hates you so much that he’s selling you off without a second thought.” I added in a mocking tone.

“You’re mine now, Lexi Finn, until I no longer need you.” I finished and I could see the sheer fear in her eyes as her body shivered and she tried not to look into my eyes.