"Marianne, it's finally time for you to pay me back what you owe me." the cold man sitting on the sofa said to me. "Please Sir, a little more time is what I ask for, I'll get your money back as soon as possible." I pleaded tearfully. "You don't need to pay money." he smiled and looked at the man standing beside him. The man moved closer and placed a neatly fold brown envelope on my palm. "We have filled in for you, today you'll be going to sign in as Xander's next mistress in Xander's mansion and what you'll have to do there is just simple." the evil man started. I listened attentively even though I was almost shitting on myself. "Do everything you can to make sure Mr Xander Knox falls for you, then break his heart" My heart stopped squeezed immediately he said the word. How was I supposed to make a cold man like Xander Knox fall for me?
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This is just unbelievable.
I'm in front of the Man who I never imagined I'd get to meet in person. He is seated in the swivel chair and is giving me the same emotionless face he always gives when he appears in magazines or on television.
"Identify yourself." I was drawn back to reality by his deep voice, and I cautiously lifted my head to face him.
Even though he is sitting, it is clear that he has everything a female could possibly desire. He was wearing a sharp Ash blue suit that highlighted the shape of his well-toned body. Oh, and let's not forget about his hairdo complementing his deep gray eyes, and the sensual cheekbone. Just look at how his broad shoulders were occupying the chair.
"Are you still there, Miss?" I snapped out of my reverie when the other man, who was standing next to him and was wearing a black, well-tailored suit, spoke.
I've been drooling on him since I entered the room three minutes ago, and I'm doing it again.
When those two pairs of grey eyes touched mine as I raised my head to look in his direction, I felt like I was about to fall. Is this the man I intended to woo? How can I be certain that the situation won't change and I won't end up being the one being seduced?
Marianne, you must not permit that to occur! I won't be seduced since I care more about my brother than I do about this handsome devil in front of me. Instead, I should seduce him and follow instructions to avoid making my brother pay.
Do you want to know why I'm taking care of my brother? The problem is that my younger brother Dwyane Jerkins, who is 19 years old, has fatal cancer and I lack the funds to treat him. My friend deceived me, or rather, I wouldn't call it misleading because it's truly helping me right now. I became so desperate that I had to ask for money.
She introduced me to her boss, Pedro Cabello, a middle-aged man who promised to lend me some money so that I could save my brother. Ever since that time, I have been obligated to repay him.
When Pedro picked up my brother from the hospital, he was still receiving treatment. He informed me that my brother won't be released until I do what he told me to do.
Why would he ask me to seduce this man? What makes him think that this cold-looking man would fall for me? I just entered his office three minutes ago and I'm already all over him but I must never get distracted, I must do this, I must do this for my brother because he's my only family left.
Pedro surprised me, who would have thought that he used all of my biographies to register me as.. was it a maid or a mistress to this man?
Wait, I heard that Xander does this thing he calls a contract girlfriend, I don't know how long I'm going to stay in this contract with him but I guess I'll find out soon.
"I'm... Marianne Jerkins" I could hear my own voice stuttering when I introduced myself.
There was silence. The only sound that could be heard was the sound of his fingers tapping the arms of his swivel chair.
Why do I feel like I'm in prison? It felt like I'm on my knees, feeling scared and waiting to receive my punishment from the other party.
"Do you know why you're here?" Just when I thought he wouldn't speak, his deep voice that kept sending some unknown chills down my spine echoed again.
I slowly looked up at him but when I saw his face, I looked down immediately. His grey eyes are something I can't stand not even for a second or I might explode inside of me.
"To sign the contract for becoming your next mistress sir" I replied immediately.
"Good" his reply came quicker than usual before I began hearing some footsteps moving closer to me. I looked up to see the other man in front of me already.
He stretched to me a document, I'm guessing it must be the contract. "Go through it for the last time and sign it immediately" he instructed me and I slowly collected it from him.
I can feel that other man's heated gaze on me as I scrolled through the contract requirements. Everything there was fine by me, it says we won't sleep on the same bed but we'll live together under the same roof, I'll get to do whatever he wants me to do, and of no account must I fall for him.
A scoff nearly escaped my lips at that part. Of no account must I fall for him? As if I was planning to fall for him, he should be sacred because I will make him fall for me instead.
"Are you okay with signing the contract now?" The man putting on a black suit and standing in front of me asked and I nodded.
He passed a pen and I sighed before placing the pen on the part of the paper where I'll sign.
I agree to all the terms and conditions.
I signed it and handed it back to him and he smiled. "That's good miss Jerkins, we'll send a car to come to pick you up first thing tomorrow so please do get ready" he informed me and I nodded.
"You're free to live now," he said next and I left the tight office without looking back. I can't believe I was in the same room with Mr. Xander Knox just now. I bet cherry would love to listen to gist like this. I thought as I exited the office and..wait was I in a building or... I guess I might be in his company or basement, whatever.
"You say what?" Shock is the only thing present on Cherry's face. Cherry Fallon and I are best friends of the same age, 23. We attended the same kindergarten and high school. We were supposed to go to the same college but we didn't because of my brother's illness so only Cherry went to a college.
"I was in the same room with Mr. Xander Knox some hours ago" I repeated and Cherry sipped out of the juice she was drinking.
We were also currently in a soft drink bar and it was on me of course because I'm the one who invited her there.
"Are you talking about the same Xander Knox that has a billion-dollar company? Oh dear" Cherry sipped from her drink again.
"Yes and I'm going to be his mistress soon" I added and watched Cherry choking on her drink. I passed her the napkin to wipe her lips and she did before giving me an unbelievable look.
"Mistress, you did that his mistress thing?" She asked and I nodded.
"But why?"
"Because I had to! If I don't then my brother will never recover, I just need to make Mr. Xander Knox fall madly in love with me so I can dump him and be with my brother" I shrugged like it is an easy thing to do.
Of course, I think it's easy, they'll be no harm with what I'm about to do to him because he has money, I'm pretty sure he can throw his heart and buy a new one that's colder than the present one in his chest.
Cherry sighed and rubbed her forehead like she was madly exhausted from all that I just told her.
"Just be careful Marianne, that's all I can say to you" she flashed me a smile before sighing again and drinking from her juice.
After chatting with Cherry for a while I went back home to pack everything I'll need. Once I was done with the packing I went to stand in front of the Jesus picture on my wall and then crossed my hands together.
"Please dear God I won't ask for much this time. I just want Mr. Xander Knox to fall for me quickly so I can get all these over with" I prayed silently before stepping away.
I put on my long thick coat and tie my scarf around my neck before leaving the house. Luckily I saw a taxi, I stopped it and directed the taxi man to where I wanted to go.
*
PF Company.
This is where that bastard Pedro works, wait he is a CEO himself but I'd still call him a bastard for forcing me to do this by threatening me with my brother's life.
I got to the reception and the female receptionist looked at me with a polite smile. "Hi Miss, how may I help you?" She also sounded polite but that's not my deal right now.
"I'm looking for Mr. Pedro," I say.
Chapter hundreds Meanwhile, Marianne felt a sense of closure after meeting with Greg. She had always wondered what could have been if things had turned out differently between them, but now she knew that she had made the right decision in choosing Xander.Xander noticed a change in Marianne after her meeting with Greg, and he couldn't help but feel a little jealous. He knew that Marianne loved him, but the thought of someone else having a place in her heart made him uneasy. However, he decided not to dwell on it and focused on making Marianne happy.As time passed, Marianne and Xander's relationship only grew stronger. They supported each other through thick and thin and were always there for each other. They built a life together and started a family, and Marianne couldn't be happier.One day, Marianne received a call from Greg. She was surprised to hear from him after all these years, but at the same time, she felt a sense of curiosity. Greg told her that he had moved on and was no
Chapter ninety nine As time passed, Diana focused on her career and personal growth. She traveled to new places and met new people, but she still longed for someone who would love and cherish her for who she was.One day, she met a man named Thomas, who was kind, funny, and shared her passion for adventure. They hit it off instantly and started dating. Diana was surprised at how easy it was to talk to Thomas, and how comfortable she felt around him.Soon, Diana realized that Thomas was the one she had been waiting for. He was everything she had ever wanted in a partner and more. They fell deeply in love and started building a life together.Looking back, Diana was glad that she had followed her heart and trusted her instincts. She knew that finding true love was worth the wait, and she was grateful for every experience that had led her to Thomas.Debris nervously walked into the room where the get-together was being held. It had been years since she had seen any of the Knox family, a
Chapter ninety eight Debris plans to pursue her master's degree was met with excitement and support from the family. Pedro and Brad were especially happy for her and promised to be there for her throughout the journey. Marianne offered to help her with anything she needed while Dwayne jokingly asked her to pass him some of her study notes.Debris was grateful for their support and promised to make them all proud. She had always wanted to continue her education and it felt like the right time now that she was married and had settled down. She started her classes soon after and quickly realized that it was going to be a challenge to balance school, work, and her family life.Brad and Pedro helped her with taking care of their daughter and even cooked dinner on some nights to give her more time to study. Marianne was always there to listen to her when she needed to vent and Dwayne continued to tease her about being a bookworm.Despite the challenges, Debris managed to excel in her class
Chapter ninety-seven Marianne breathed a sigh of relief as soon as she heard Cherry's voice on the other end of the line. She had been worried sick about her best friend, unable to shake the feeling that something terrible had happened to her on her flight. Cherry had been traveling out of the country with her new husband, and the thought of a plane crash had kept Marianne up all night."I'm so sorry for not calling sooner," Cherry said. "We had a bit of a scare, but we're both okay."Marianne was flooded with relief. "Thank goodness. What happened?""Well, we hit some turbulence," Cherry said. "It was really bad, but the pilots managed to regain control. It was pretty scary, though."Marianne shuddered at the thought of her friend going through such a harrowing experience. "I'm just so glad you're okay," she said.Cherry went on to explain that they had been stuck in a foreign country for a few days while the airline sorted out a replacement plane, which was why she hadn't been able
Chapter ninety six Maxwell had been struggling with the debt his company had incurred for years. He had tried everything he could think of to get out of it, but it seemed like the more he tried, the deeper he sank into it. Finally, he had to make a tough decision and sell half of his company in order to pay off the debt. It was a difficult choice, but it was one that he had to make in order to keep the rest of his company afloat.As he signed the papers and handed over control of half of his company, he felt a sense of relief wash over him. It was a huge weight off his shoulders to finally be debt-free. However, he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss as well. He had worked so hard to build his company up from nothing, and now he was giving up half of it.Brad had been there for Maxwell throughout the whole ordeal, offering him support and advice whenever he needed it. It was during one of their conversations that Brad had mentioned his own plans to start a family with Debris. Maxw
Chapter ninety five But college life was full of temptations, and Dwayne soon found himself struggling to balance his academic pursuits with the distractions of campus life. There were parties to attend, new friends to make, and endless opportunities for fun and adventure. It was easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget about his responsibilities.Dwayne knew he had to stay focused if he wanted to succeed in college. He reminded himself of the sacrifices his family had made to get him here, and he thought about the future he wanted for himself. He knew that he couldn't let temporary pleasures distract him from his long-term goals. And so, despite the temptations of college life, Dwayne remained committed to his studies. He worked hard, stayed focused, and did his best to stay true to himself. He missed home, but he knew that this was where he needed to be to achieve his dreams. And with the love and support of his family behind him, he was determined to make the most of hi
Chapter Ninety Four As the wedding day approached, Xander and Marianne's love for each other continued to grow stronger. They spent every moment they could together, cherishing the time they had before they became husband and wife.Finally, the big day arrived, and Xander stood nervously at the altar as he waited for his bride to appear. As Marianne walked down the aisle, all eyes were on her, but Xander could only see her. She was beautiful, and he couldn't believe that he was lucky enough to be marrying her.The ceremony was perfect, and as they exchanged their vows, Xander knew that he was making the best decision of his life. Marianne was his soulmate, and he was excited to spend the rest of his life with her.After the ceremony, they celebrated with a reception that was filled with laughter, dancing, and joy. Grandpa Joe had done an excellent job of planning the wedding, and everyone agreed that it was a beautiful event.As the night drew to a close, Xander and Marianne shared t
Chapter Ninety- ThreeJulio and Tiana's relationship continued to blossom in the months that followed their first date. They became inseparable, spending all their free time together and growing more in love with each passing day.After a year of dating, Julio proposed to Tiana on a beautiful beach in Hawaii. She said yes, and they began planning their dream wedding.On a sunny day in June, Julio and Tiana tied the knot in a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by family and friends. It was a day they would never forget, full of love, laughter, and joy.After the wedding, Julio and Tiana moved into a cozy apartment in the city. They continued to build their lives together, supporting each other's dreams and goals.A few months later, they received the exciting news that they were expecting their first child. They were over the moon with happiness and excitement, imagining what their future family would look like.As Tiana's pregnancy progressed, Julio became more and more protective
Chapter Ninety-TwoAs the days passed, Tiana and Julio spent more time together, catching up on old times and exploring the city. Julio seemed to be feeling better, and Tiana was glad to see him smiling again. However, as they parted ways, Tiana couldn't help but wonder about the person Jason had been texting.Meanwhile, Tiana's curiosity about Julio online connection grew, and she couldn't help but do some investigating. She eventually discovered that the person Julio had been texting was an old friend of hers. She reached out to them, and they met up to catch up on old times As Tiana and her friend talked, they realized that they both had feelings for each other. They decided to take things slow, but they were excited to see where their connection would take them.Julio and Tiana had been friends for a long time, but as they spent more time together, they both began to realize that their feelings for each other had grown deeper. One night, as they were hanging out at Julio's place,
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