"Do you want me to stop?" Nicholas asked me in a seductive voice. His hands traveled toward my birth pearl. My body arched from the ticklish sensation his hands were giving me. "Tell me, Rosetta. Do you want me to stop?" "No..." "No what, Rosetta? No what?!" "No, Daddy. Please Daddy, wreck me. Pleasure me...." After losing everything—her father, her fortune, and her future—Rosetta Morgan is desperate. The bills are stacking up, and the world she's known has turned cold. Then comes an offer she can't refuse: one man, one deal, one way out. Nicholas Rivas is a billionaire with a body built for sin and a heart frozen by the past. He doesn't do love. He does control. But Rosetta is unlike anyone he's ever met—fierce, vulnerable, and too tempting to ignore. Their arrangement is simple: no strings, no emotions. Just pleasure, power, and enough sparks to burn down every rule he's ever made. But when passion turns possessive and feelings get in the way, the lines start to blur—and the cost of falling might be more than either of them bargained for.
ดูเพิ่มเติมRosetta's POV
I don't know what to feel. After everything that happened to me, I feel numb. My dad's death, my boyfriend's betrayal, the huge debt my dad left behind, and the loss of my luxurious life. All of them are gone. I was all alone, surviving the cruel world. I don't know what I did for God to punish me like this. I've been a good daughter, a loyal girlfriend. But why? Why is this happening to me? "You still have 3 months to settle your father's debt, Miss Morgan." 3 months? How can I possibly pay such a huge amount? Five million? Where will I get that? I've already sold everything I had. The company my dad left me is gone, and the mansion I lived in was already sold by my shameless stepmother. "I couldn't pay that quickly, Mr. Hernandez. I already sold everything I had..." "That's the only extension your father's creditor can give you, Miss Morgan. Pay on time if you don't want your life to be the price." I was scared by what my dad's creditor's lawyer said. I'm afraid for my life. "I... I will find another way to pay my father's debt." Mr. Hernandez nodded at what I said. He stood up from his seat and said he had to leave because he had another client to meet. I was left staring into space. I just buried my face in my hands out of the extreme frustration I was feeling. Why is this happening to me? It feels like the world is ganging up on me. I stood up and left the coffee shop. I hailed a taxi to take me to the cemetery where my dad is buried. "Why are you so unfair, Dad?" I asked while looking at his tombstone. "You weren't even a good father to me. I only experienced suffering because of you. But why? Why am I the one taking on your mistakes? Why does it feel like I'm the one being punished?" I looked up at the sky to stop myself from crying. I saw how the sky darkened, as if it was mourning with me. "Ever since Mom died, Dad, I never felt your love for me again. You were always angry. I thought we would be okay, but we weren't. Ever since you brought that woman into our house, everything fell apart..." I took a deep breath because my voice completely broke. I started sobbing from the intense pain and sadness I felt. "I... I was supposed to be in Paris. I... I was chasing my dreams. But no. Because of the news that you were gone, everything was put on hold. I lost everything because of your debts, because of your mistress." Yes, the moment my father died, I lost everything. My boyfriend, my circle of friends, and even my dreams were shattered. They all backed out after they found out about my family. I felt the heavy rain fall on my body. I just let it because there was no point in running for cover since I was already soaked anyway. Maybe the rain was just comforting me because it felt how broken I was. I stood up from sitting at my dad's tombstone. I smiled bitterly. "Maybe if I follow you and Mom, this pain I'm feeling will also go away." I left my dad's tombstone and walked out of the cemetery, completely soaked. I couldn't bring myself to find shelter. I just let myself get wet from the rain because my tears were still falling. I was in the middle of the road, walking slowly. It was as if I was counting the minutes before taking another step. I flinched when I heard a loud car horn. I looked in that direction and smiled. "Lord, are you taking me now?" I remained standing, waiting for the car to hit me. But it didn't. It stopped in front of me, the nose of the car very close to my body. The driver's side door opened, and a person got out. A handsome being, as if he were an angel. He had a frown on his face as he looked at me from head to toe. He was also getting wet from the rain, but he didn't seem to care. "Are you trying to kill yourself?" he asked in a cold voice. I felt every word pierce through my entire body. "If you want to die, don't involve me. I still have a daughter to take care of." "I... I—" something seemed to be stuck in my throat. I tried to move away from the road, but I couldn't. It was as if my body was glued to it. "Get out of the way, Miss." I shook my head. "I couldn't move my fe—" I couldn't finish what I was saying when I suddenly collapsed to the ground. Before my eyelids completely closed, I saw him run toward me. He cursed a few more times before he finally carried me. "Damn it! Your fever is so high. What kind of idiot gets soaked in the rain at a cemetery?" I woke up in an unfamiliar place. All I could see was white—white curtains, walls, and even the ceiling was white. I think I'm in a hospital. I looked in the direction where someone was groaning. It was the man who almost hit me—correction, the man I almost let hit me. He was sitting on the couch with his legs crossed and his hands resting on his chest. His eyes were closed, as if he was very tired. "Oh, you're awake." I looked at the person who just arrived. He was wearing a doctor's lab coat. I smiled at him and nodded. "By the way, I'm Doc Cleo..." he said while smiling. Once again, I just nodded my head. I looked back at the man who brought me here, but I immediately looked away when I realized he was already awake. He was looking at me intently, his gaze cold. "How is she, Cleo?" the man asked in a cold tone. "She is fine now, Mr. Rivas," Doc Cleo answered. So his surname was Rivas? "Please leave us alone. This woman and I have something to talk about," Mr. Rivas said, emphasizing the words "this woman." Doc Cleo didn't say anything else and left my room. I looked at Mr. Rivas again. His face was blank as he stared at me. "T... T-thank you for bringing me here," I stammered. "Tsk. If I hadn't brought you here, others might have said I hit and ran," he snapped. "I'm sorry for what happened. It's just..." I took a deep breath and shook my head. "I just have a huge problem to be solved." "And killing yourself would be a solution, is that what you mean?" he asked. I shook my head again. "I didn't mean to. I had no choice." He heaved a sigh. "You shouldn't do that, stupid. What if I really did hit you? I would be in trouble because of your foolishness." I felt speechless at what he said. I looked down and played with my fingers. He was right that I was being stupid for doing that. But he couldn't blame me. I was so stressed with my problems. "What if my daughter was with me?" he added. Oh, so he has a child. He looks young, though. I thought he was still single. "I... I'm sorry for doing that." "How are you feeling now?" he asked, which made me stop. I looked up at him in surprise. "Tsk. I'm just being nice here, lady." "I'm feeling good. Thank you," I replied and looked down again. "Do you have a place to live?" he asked. I nodded. "Yes. Just a small apartment." "Okay. Good that you have one." I didn't answer again. Silence reigned between us. No one wanted to speak, so I just lay down on the bed. For sure, this hospital stay is another expense. I don't have any money. I don't even have money to pay my dad's debt, and now I'm sick. You're so stupid, Rosetta. Why did you get rained on? What do you think you are? Waterproof? I sighed again as my dad's debt came back to my mind. Five million, where will I get that? Even if I work non-stop, I won't be able to come up with five million in three months. "Your hospital bills are paid. Just rest and stop thinking."Rosetta's POV"Do what you want." I irritably turned my back on him and quickly left the room.Even now, my face is still hot with embarrassment because of what he said.Seriously? Is that really Nicholas? Oh my God! He always teases me as if I'm going to give in to his flirtatious advances.I shook my head as I walked back to the living area. I'd rather hang out there than in the room with that flirtatious Nicholas.To be honest, he's not usually like this. I prefer it when he's cold and surly toward me rather than sweet and flirty. The Nicholas I've known isn't sweet as sugar.I sat down on the long sofa and reached for the magazine on the center table. I lay down and started reading the contents of the magazine; it was a Vogue magazine.I was busy reading when Nicholas called me from upstairs."Rosetta..."What does this man want now?I annoyedly got up from the sofa and went upstairs. I saw Nicholas standing in the hallway, holding my cell phone."Someone's calling your phone," he
Rosetta's POV"What do you mean, 'you forgot to bring your wife'?" I asked, surprised. I widened my eyes at him. "Are you going crazy, Nick?""Not yet..." He walked closer to me and brought his face to my ear. "But I'm close to going crazy because of you."I disgustedly pushed him away. "Hey, get a grip."He laughed at what I did and backed away a bit. He put his hands in his pockets and stared intently at me."Anyway, I came home because I forgot to bring you to the office. I want to introduce you to everyone."My mouth hung open as I looked at him.Me? He's going to introduce me to everyone? Is he kidding?"Are you serious?" I asked him."Do I look like I'm joking, Rosetta?" he asked me in a serious voice.I looked away from him. "Why do you need to introduce me? I mean, I'm just Dominick Morgan's daughter who has a lot of debt," I said, my voice getting softer and softer."Do you think I'd let them mock you?" he asked again.I shook my head. "No. I just don't want to be talked abou
Rosetta's POVAfter our argument that night, Nicholas and I only talked about Zylia and the debt my father had. He already paid it off. We don't talk about anything else."Mommy, I'm ready for school," Zylia said happily as she came down the stairs. She was wearing her backpack, and her nanny was carrying her other things."I'll take care of Zylia, Manang," I said to Zylia's nanny, Manang Crusita."Alright, Ma'am," she replied and handed me Zylia's other things.Zylia came to my side and I held her hand. We walked out of the mansion together and went to the garage where the driver was waiting.Nicholas had left early for an important meeting, which was fine by me, as I didn't want to ride with him anyway. We've been sleeping in the same room because he insisted. Since I didn't want to argue, I agreed. Nicholas also bought my small apartment, and I don't know why. I just let him, since it was his money.When we arrived at Zylia's school, I walked her all the way to her classroom. Zylia
Rosetta's POVI pushed him away from me and fixed myself. I glared at him, but the fool was just grinning. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms over my chest."Stop doing that, Nick," I said stiffly."Doing what?" he asked innocently, adjusting his polo shirt.Seriously, Nick? Really?Once again, I rolled my eyes."Nothing... nothing," I said. I turned away from him, about to leave his room to find Zylia. But he grabbed my wrist."Where are you going, Rosetta?" he asked.I turned to face him and frowned. "To your daughter's room. She's waiting for me.""How about me?" he asked."What about you?" I asked back, surprised.Seriously? What is happening to him?He let go of my hand and turned his back on me. "Nothing... nothing. Go on, go back to Zylia," he said coldly, picking up the black suit case lying on his bed.My forehead was still furrowed as I looked at him.What's wrong with him? I can't understand his mood swings. One minute he's so sweet, and the next, his voice is colder than
Rosetta's POVAfter I signed the marriage contract, I immediately handed it to Nicholas's lawyer."Congratulations, Mrs. Rivas."I just smiled at him. I still couldn't believe I was married to one of the wealthiest and most powerful business tycoons."Thank you, Attorney Montemayor," Nicholas said, sitting beside me.Attorney Montemayor said goodbye and left so he could process the documents Nicholas and I had just signed.Nicholas and I were left alone in his office at home.He picked me up earlier at my apartment. I wasn't even awake yet, but he was already waiting outside my apartment.I was surprised when Nicholas held my hands, which were resting on my lap. I looked up at him, and my heart almost leaped out of my ribcage when I saw that he was already looking at me."We are married now, Rosetta," Nicholas said while his eyes were on my lips.I blinked a few times and swallowed.What the hell?!I gasped when he suddenly claimed my lips. It was a gentle, soft kiss. At first, I didn
Rosetta's POVI was looking at Zylia, who was now sleeping peacefully on her bed.I'm still at Nicholas's house because Zylia wanted to play with me. She wanted to bond with me, and I couldn't say no because she's so cute. I didn't even notice it was already evening."You can just go home tomorrow, it's getting late," Nicholas said, standing at the door of Zylia's room.I didn't speak. I stood up and walked past him. I left Zylia's room, and he followed me."I still have things to do at my apartment," I replied."But it's late, Rosetta. You can't go home at this hour," Nicholas said, seemingly trying to convince me to sleep at his house. Not going to happen.I faced him and crossed my arms over my chest. "Don't you remember that you drove me to my apartment the other day?" I raised an eyebrow at him, but he looked away, which made me smirk."Mr. Riva—""It's Nick." He cut me off.I rolled my eyes at what he said.How pretentious. It's his last name anyway."Fine. Nick it is..." I grab
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