chapter 1

The Inheritance of Debt “ Miss Carter? Abigail hardly looked up from the pile of receipts she was calculating behind the diner's counter. Her bone was so worn out that it made it hard for her to focus, but the voice cut through her blurred state. A man in a dark suit stood before her, too polished for a shabby place like this. He held a sleek black folder, his expression unreadable.Who’s asking? She replied, brushing away a loose strand of hair. I'm Oliver Moore, your late father's attorney. The word felt like a slap to her. Abigail tensed up, a shiver going through her body. Her father? He had died months ago, and she had nothing to do with him anymore. I think you have the wrong person. She grabbed the coffee pot and turned away, eager to end the conversation.I don't, I need to speak with you about his estate. Estate? Abigail almost laughed. Her father had left nothing behind but pain and unpaid rent. I'm working, she said, forcing calm into her voice. Then I sugge

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chapter 2

The Dangerous Encounter Abigail's heel scratched against the marble floor as she was pushed forward. The sharp hold on her arm was fierce, her breath became fast and her heart raced against her ribs. The hallway had very little light, the air thick with expensive perfume and something darker and suffocating.She resisted wrestling against the iron hold of the guard escorting her. Let me go! she hissed. A groan came, then a rough push that nearly sent her falling. Keep walking. Ahead, the hallway opened. The room was filled with many men in well- fitting suits. They sat on luxury leather seats, holding drinks in their hands. The chandelier’s golden light shone brightly as whispered conversations and laughter filled the air. The moment she was pushed across the threshold, silence descended on the room.Abigail froze, chills going down her spine. Every set of eyes turned towards her. Madam Celestina, the brothel’s owner, walked in confidently dressed in a rose-red gown that clung

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Chapter. 3

She agreed reluctantly Abigail walked to and fro in the small room, her bare feet brushing against the cold floor. One hour—that was what Luke had given her. It wasn't just enough,it was too much.Her gaze moved to the window's steel bars. The door was locked. Her chest tightened. A cage. This whole place is a cage. She turned to the telephone on the nightstand with shaking hands, she dialed it.one ring, two.. Then Clara’s voice, smooth and detached. “You should be getting ready”. Abigail's grip tightened around the receiver. “You can't be serious.” Clara sighed. Why wouldn't I be?I won't do it. She paused and then let out a soft chuckle. Then don't, stay there and work off the debt like every other girl. Shivers went down Abigail's spine. You know this was Luke's doing. Clara didn't bother denying it, of course. Who else would pay for damaged goods? Abigail's throat burned; you had no right. Clara's voice lost its amusement. And what right do you have, Abigail? Your fathe

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Chapter. 4

A Wedding Without Love Everything was perfect, the dress - silk, custom fitted, designed to make her look the elegant wife of a billionaire but to Abigail it was nothing more than a costume, a uniform for a role she never wanted to play. The ceremony was held in a private hall, nothing grand, nothing sentimental just enough to make it legal. The officiating judge stood between Abigail and Luke, his voice level as he read through the vows. Abigail barely heard him, the word faded together with the formalities binding her to the man she barely understood. Luke stood tall beside her, exuding confidence as if this were another business deal. His tuxedo was sharp. He had an indifferent expression. Luke Jargon Vandell, do you take Abigail Carter to be your lawfully wedded wife? "I do". His voice was firm and emotionless. The judge turned to her. Abigail Carter, do you take Luke Jargon Vandell to be your lawfully wedded husband? Her fingers trembled, every instinct screaming at her to

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Chapter 5

She is back.Luke tossed his phone onto the desk with tension on his shoulders. Abigail studied him, the rigid set of his jaw, the way his fingers moved before forming a fist, annoyed, frustrated, maybe both. Who was that? She asked, her voice steady, though something in her chest tightened. No one that concerns you. Lies. His grip on control was too sharp and too forced. She took a step forward, catching the waver when she said, Your mother, wasn't it? He didn't answer, but his silence was an answer itself. She's furious, isn't she? Abigail bent her head, pushing it just a little. I assume she had someone else in mind, someone more suitable. His gaze locked onto her dark and indifferent. Abigail smirked, though her pulse betrayed her. You're a billionaire. Luke, surely you could have picked a bride your mother actually approves of. His lips pressed into thin lines. I don't need her approval. The way he said it too sharply and quickly made something in her stomach twist. T

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Chapter. 3

Chapter. 4

Chapter 5