MasukIn the relentless storm of misfortune, Jessa's world crumbled as her businesses fell like a house of cards, leaving her drowning in a sea of debts. The remnants of her once comfortable life vanished one by one, leaving only an overwhelming sense of financial ruin. Among the mounting troubles, the most pressing was her father's debt to a menacing loan shark. Jessa had to settle it, or risk dire consequences for her beloved Papa. To make matters worse, the family home was on the brink of foreclosure by the relentless claws of the bank. Desperate, she approached the formidable Mr. Guiller Moretti, proposing a dire trade-her internal organs in exchange for her father's life. Yet, Mr. Moretti turned down the grim offer and presented an alternative. A job. A demeaning profession she never thought she would consider. Faced with the choice of endangering her father or sacrificing her own dignity, she opted for the latter. Jessa agreed to become a high-priced escort to secure her father's freedom. Little did she know, this was just the beginning of her tumultuous journey. Fate took an unexpected turn when her first client turned out to be Xyrius Dale Smith, a notorious playboy from the university she attended. Xyrius not only paid off her father's debts but showered her with opulence-expensive dresses, cars, condos, and jewelry. Yet, the exorbitant price for this lavish lifestyle was her exclusivity. He demanded her body to be his and his alone. Was it a heaven-sent salvation? Far from it. Was she lucky? Definitely not. From the moment Xyrius became obsessed with her allure, Jessa's life took a chaotic nosedive into a whirlwind of unexpected passion and turmoil, leaving her to question if this twist of fate was a blessing or a curse.
Lihat lebih banyak[I hope Mrs. Carter can bless us.]
Accompanying the message was a photo: a man and a woman entering a hotel together.
Though the image was blurry, Alessia recognized Dominic Carter immediately.
A faint smile graced Alessia's lips. So, Dominic hadn't been avoiding her after all.
Ironically, three years ago, she had lost her memory, and a man claiming to be her grandfather had arranged her marriage to Dominic, leaving behind a bank card before disappearing.
With nowhere else to turn and her memory gone, she had simply gone through with the marriage.
Now it seemed she had inadvertently stood in the way of Dominic's feelings, which explained his apparent aversion to her.
As she hovered her finger over the call button, Bianca—her sister-in-law—came out of nowhere with a sinister smile.
"You've been married for three years, Alessia. When will you bless the Carter family with a child?" Bianca Carter's voice held a sharp edge. “But... uh, you are fat and ugly. My brother doesn't even fancy you, and he probably hasn't even touched you, right?”
Alessia winced at the blunt question, knowing there was truth in Bianca's words. Despite carrying the title of Mrs. Carter, she hadn't fulfilled its expectations. Even updates on her husband's whereabouts came through hearsay.
She pressed her lips together, her gaze fixed on the message on her phone.
Alessia chuckled softly.
Since their lives were so intertwined, she might as well lend fate a helping hand.
Half an hour later, Alessia had drafted a divorce agreement and made her way to the Ritz Hotel.
She barely had time to knock before the door swung open, and she was pulled inside by a pair of eager hands.
In the dim light, she met Dominic's fiery gaze.
Alessia sensed something amiss and attempted to pull away, but he held her firmly.
"Trying to escape? You encouraged grandma to have someone bring me pie—wasn't that your plan?"Dominic's voice was laden with accusation.
Alessia's heart sank as she realized his misunderstanding. Before she could explain, Dominic's lips descended upon hers.
...
Early morning.
Alessia woke up, yesterday's memories flooding back.
Thinking of Dominic's misunderstanding, she felt somewhat helpless.
She had come to discuss divorce, but now things had turned out like this.
Alessia glanced at the man still sleeping, her eyes slightly narrowed, her lips tightly pursed. His usually sharp facial features seemed softened.
Decision made, Alessia got up, put down the divorce agreement, paused, rummaged through her pockets, and finally pulled out a coin.
She pressed the coin onto the divorce agreement and added a note: "You're welcome!"
The next day.
Carter's Group, CEO's Office.
An assistant handed a document to Dominic. "Sir, this was found in the hotel suite."
A divorce agreement?
Dominic took it, his gaze darkening. He didn't believe Alessia would be willing to divorce.
Wasn't this what she wanted? Monthly allowances in the millions, quarterly luxury items, and clothes?
It was just a game of cat and mouse, and she'd probably come back in a few days.
At that moment, the assistant spoke again, "Old Madam called, saying Mrs. Carter left this morning, wearing clothes from three years ago when she first came to the Carter family. She didn't take her bank card or phone."
"..."
"I checked the bank card's transactions, and the money inside hasn't been touched."
How could this be?!
Dominic fell silent, his deep gaze changing.
Seeing Dominic's expression, the assistant plucked up the courage and handed over the note and coin. "There's also these, left by Mrs. Carter."
Leaving things for him?
It was just a pretense.
Dominic sneered, but when he saw the elegant handwriting on the note, a coldness appeared on his face.
"Alessia La Rosa!"
What did she take him for?
One cent?!
Was he only worth one cent?
"Find her! Even if you have to turn the entire city upside down, find her!" Dominic clenched the coin, his face dark.
...
In a rental house in Toronto.
Alessia was applying a facial mask when Sam handed her some daily necessities. She carefully closed the door before taking off the mask and throwing it in the trash.
She was seven months pregnant.
After leaving the Carter family, she had intended to look for her grandfather.
She didn't expect Dominic to be searching for her all over the city, and there was even another group of people looking for her.
Only now did Alessia realize the meaning behind her grandfather's instructions not to leave the Carter family.
For the sake of her child, she could only temporarily hide in this rental house. Luckily, she found someone named Sam who helped her with daily necessities.
Alessia lowered her gaze, looking at her swollen belly, her eyes softened instantly.
She would protect her child and make sure Dominic didn't find out about her pregnancy and take the child away.
That day.
A knock sounded on the door.
Alessia applied the face mask as usual and opened the door.
But as soon as she took the bag, she caught sight of something shiny in the other person's sleeve.
He wasn't Sam!
Alessia acted decisively, throwing the things in her hand at the person and grabbing a wooden stick she had prepared by the door, striking out.
In the pouring rain, Alessia fled the rental house.
At that moment, a sudden pain shot through her abdomen. She was going into labor!
...
Five years later.
Toronto Pearson International Airport.
A little girl in a pink princess dress, as cute as a doll, sat on a suitcase, pushed out by another little girl in the same princess dress.
Alessia followed behind, revealing a porcelain-smooth face.
She wore a simple white shirt, jeans, and tied her hair into a neat ponytail. With delicate and beautiful features, she exuded a cold temperament.
Alessia narrowed her eyes, looking at the city she had been away from for so long.
Five years had passed, and she had finally returned.
"Mommy, is this the city where you were born and raised? It's so beautiful, just like you! Even the air smells sweet!" Eleanor blinked her clear eyes, full of curiosity about everything around her. Her features were eight points similar to Alessia's, especially her eyes.
"Yeah!" Alessia replied, opening her phone to contact the car that was coming to pick them up.
"Mommy, where are we going now? Are we going to find Daddy?" Eleanor tilted her head, continuing to ask curiously.
"No, your daddy went to outer space to fight monsters and won't be back for a hundred years!" Alessia casually replied.
Before Eleanor could express her opinion, Chris, who was pushing the suitcase, sighed helplessly, "Mommy, we're five years old now, not three!"
The implication was that this lie needed to be upgraded.
Alessia was speechless.
Sometimes, it wasn't a good thing for children to be too smart!
“Oh Mommy, one lie leads to countless more lies. Even if Daddy is a bit shorter, a bit fatter, a bit uglier, and not presentable enough, his existence can't be erased!” Christian continued lecturing like a little adult, opening his small arms and considerately picking up Eleanor from the suitcase.
On the other side, Chris's remarks successfully caught Dominic's attention.
Dominic emerged from the VIP channel and heard Christian's voice.
Indeed, girls were livelier. Unlike Christopher, who might not say three words in a day.
He looked towards the voice, only seeing the back of the little girl, unable to see her face, but he saw another little girl wearing the same princess dress as her.
The girl's face was cute and lovely, especially her big blue eyes, which sparkled and were exceptionally lively.
They must be identical twins, both equally adorable.
Dominic thought, his gaze falling on the mother of the little girls.
She was an excessively beautiful woman!
Alessia seemed to feel someone staring at her, looked up, and met a pair of deep and familiar eyes.
It was him!
Dominic Carter!
What a small world.
Alessia felt a moment of guilt, but soon recovered.
She had lost weight long ago, and Dominic wouldn't recognize her at all.
Back then, she gave birth prematurely in a storm and managed to get to the hospital and gave birth to three children at the risk of her life.
But those people were not planning to let her go!
She tried her best, but in the end, she lost her firstborn.
After that, she was depressed for a long time and lost a lot of weight. To ensure the safety of her remaining two children and avoid those people, she had to leave temporarily.
But after five years, she still couldn't let go of her firstborn.
So, she resolutely decided to return to the country.
Her thoughts gathered, and Alessia stared fiercely.
Then, as if suddenly realizing something, she hugged Christian tightly.
She couldn't let Dominic see Christian's face. After all, Christian's face was like a miniature version of Dominic!
***
He didn't let Jessa leave his side no matter what Emma said or threatened.He wasn't afraid—he was used to Emma. It wasn't the first time she had driven away women she saw with him.Emma is just being Emma. A spoiled, rotten b*tch. And her tantrums wouldn't work on him.He was more hard-headed than she was.He wondered why Emma was even there. As far as he knew, the Arcegas were business rivals of the ones hosting the charity ball—but it seemed Emma didn't care. Even with the media taking constant photos of them.Their attention shifted when the emcee spoke on stage. The auction was about to begin. Each guest was given a placard with a number.Jessa nudged him, then tiptoed and whispered in his ear. Her warm breath on his ear gave him a ticklish sensation."Can I bid too?" she asked with a smile. He could smell the alcohol on her breath, and that only added to the arousal he was already feeling.He couldn't stop her from taking the drink Percy had offered. Damn his cousin—he hadn't le
She suddenly felt small when they arrived at the charity ball. Prominent businessmen and celebrities were there. She even spotted a socialite she had just read about in the newspaper earlier that day.She knew not everyone in attendance was there purely for charity—some were clearly there to attract potential investors.Many people greeted and tried to talk to Xyrius, but he simply waved them off with a raised hand. A number of women were also staring at him, full of admiration.From what she knew, Xyrius had already been helping his father run their business since high school. The Smiths were in the wine business, based on what she'd heard on campus.Even before she had met Xyrius in person, she already knew how wealthy he was. Would he really be part of the elite group that included the Sandovals and the Altierra family if he weren't from a billionaire clan?The three families seemed to be in constant competition for wealth. At present, the Altierras were at the top, while the Sando
She was wearing a black cocktail dress. The neckline was plunging, and the back was low-cut, exposing her smooth back. It also had a high slit on the right thigh, revealing her long legs with every movement. Thankfully, she inherited that from her mother, who was also long-legged.She styled her hair in a messy bun with full bangs. Her makeup was simple, paired with dark matte lipstick.She smiled at herself in the mirror, satisfied.To be honest, she missed dressing up like this. She also really wanted to attend parties.A part of her envied those who could enjoy life without having to worry about anything.She grabbed her silver clutch bag just as she heard the doorbell ring.She went downstairs and found Xyrius in the living room, with his back turned to her. When he sensed her presence, he immediately turned to look.His lips parted slightly when he saw her, and she could clearly see the admiration in his eyes."Shall we go?" she asked, snapping him out of his daze.He blinked sev
She woke up with her whole body aching. It felt like she had been in a fight. Her eyes felt heavy too. And really, who wouldn't feel sore after being used all night?That beast Xyrius really took full advantage of her body. If she hadn't complained, he wouldn't have stopped. It was like he never got tired.He was no longer beside her. She looked at her alarm clock — it was almost noon. The sunlight pouring through her bedroom window was harsh on her eyes. Her stomach was already growling, but she still didn't want to get up, so she buried her face in the pillow again and planned to go back to sleep — until the door to her room opened.She sat up abruptly. She saw Xyrius standing in the doorway holding a tray with food."You haven't left yet?" she asked irritably.The man scowled and stepped closer to her. He was wearing only jeans, the button still undone, making the bulge in front very noticeable. He had no shirt or shoes on."This is my house. Why would I leave my own home?""Hey, w
She was in a daze as she walked around the campus. It had been two days since she met the masked man—her first customer.He had taken her home. He also returned her belongings, and before she got out of the car, he told her something."You have a year to pay me, with your so-called 'services'," he
She was nothing more than a sack of rice to him—hoisted over his shoulder with effortless strength before being tossed onto the bed.Her gaze flickered to the ceiling mirror, catching sig
She tilted her head up, only now realizing just how tall he was. She barely reached his chest.Her breath hitched as their eyes met again.Even with half his face hidden, his presence was overwhelming. The sharp planes of his jaw, the sensual curve of his lips—it was unfair how effortlessly magneti
Jessica sat motionless in front of her vanity mirror, staring blankly at her own reflection.There were no more tears left to cry. She had drained herself dry.She needed to find a way out of this mess. She couldn't just stand by and watch her father suffer. Losing their house or the hardware store






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