The Billionaire's Contract

The Deal Abby Pov It had never occurred to me that it would get to this point. But here I was in front of him—the man who could rule entire world with a single wave of his hand—and his presence filled me with a sense of fear.Now what ? What did he want from me ? The billionaire tycoon, Nathaniel Blackwood the relentless driving force behind Blackwood Enterprises looked at me with the icy disinterest he reserved for people he considered unimportant. Yes I was, Abby McCann was, I was just an ordinary baker.His cold calculating gaze pierced me which made me feel like a pawn in a game I had never agreed to play. " Sign the contract and this will all be over." He said in a tone as flat as the fate I now faced. This was just a transaction to him but It seemed to me like everything I had ever known was falling apart. Nathaniel Blackwood was the epitome of power so I don't expect him to love someone like me.I stared at him , taking in his clothing.He was dressed in a suit that wa

Betrayal Abby's Pov As I rushed down the driveway leaving Nathaniel's mansion and its annoying owner behind the crisp night air was thick with the smell of damp earth because it had just finished raining.As I drove quickly I couldn't help but think about that day I had signed the contract. And now ? How dare he control me? How dare he treat me like a pawn in his haughty games as though I were his property? Just because Father was in the hospital and the company was bankrupt.But even in spite of my rage I could still hear his arrogant tone. His precise slow and annoying words sliced right through me. But Nathaniel wasn't the main issue now No not at this time. Fred was very important to me, he was the one who is dear to my heart and who deserved to know that I had not forgotten him. I still can't keep deceiving myself, pretending to love Nathaniel.I slowed the car down as I got closer to Fred's house. My rage subsided and was replaced by a glimmer of hope and I just couldn'