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The Billionaire Bargain Bride: Marriage by Bytes

Chapter 2

Word Count: 1570 | Released on: 27/03/2024

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y over the bustling streets of Silicon Valley, as the news of th

lines on the TV, and before long the entire city was buzzing wit

ws until she got to her workplace. The first inklings o

ne of the colleagues murmured, her ey

trying not to believe what she saw on the news earlier on. She over

ons of dollars from the company," the other

and had spread over the city, her mind reeling with disbelief and shock. Sh

d she understood the situation. She knew she had to confront her

ast them, pointing fingers at her. She found him in Ethan's office, sitting in the office with Ethan and the compan

nt answer from her father. "Did you steal from

Mia's worst fears. She felt a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach, re

cried, her voice cracking with anger and despair. "How could you

ad in shame. "I am sorry, Mia. I never meant to

Heavy damage has been done, and now they will both have to face the con

o me. It wasn't my fault," he tries holding her hand back but she flings her

us. Mia turned back and saw her dad lying unconscious on the floor, she quickl

ll the ambulance,"

the entire building like hungry vultures, eager for a story that will capture the attention of the public. Ca

ical personnel came down, bringing with them the stretche

towards the van, asking questions

lked beside her father, holding his hand and crying bitterly. Her legs could barely carry her as the burden

, reporters rushed toward them,

f the reporters. Mia tries to cover her face from the camera. "Is i

s they try to hurry and take Mr. Summers to the

de his building. He couldn't come out, fearing what the reporters may ask him. He al

me if not one of the toughest days he had ever faced as the CEO of his company. But he was ready to fight t

m, their expression a mic of uncertainty, fear and defiance. They all g

we overcame it. We will also go through this and come out victorious," his voice shook a b

to remain calm and continue with your duties. The company's

rong, that our company isn't an unethical one and does not associate i

to the air, Ethan walks away from

and sent some cryptic message to an unknown number. But

ise, the reporters were still around the building. They hurriedly wa

orward his microphone to Ethan. Another ask again, "Is this the end of Montgo

amous News companies asks him a resounding question, "Mr. Ethan Montgomery, is your father aware of this sc

it was none other than, Victoria, the famous news rep

ngs suffocating. He couldn't answer her, his lawyer qui

hed heavily, he barely catch his breath a

he last questions from Victoria. Her voice rose in a cacophony of demands and accusations. Ethan closes hi

reassuring look that everything will be okay. They will go through the storm stronger an

Mia sat beside her father who was lying on the sick bed. His hand was fixed with a drip. She look

ill, she wiped her tears away as she picks her ph

surprise. Mia knew something was wrong but she understood that in the game of pow

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The Billionaire Bargain Bride: Marriage by Bytes

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“CEO Ethan Montgomery is a Silicon Valley Billionaire whose empire is on the verge of crumbling when his father's trusted friend and longtime employee is caught embezzling millions of dollars. Ethan's company is on the line and will soon lose its integrity trusted by millions of customers. The culprit incapacitated by illness and couldn't pay up the money, Ethan finds himself facing an unexpected proposition. The disgraced employee is desperate to amend his betrayal, so he offers his only daughter, Mia, as a solution to erase his debt. Ethan reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage. He saw this as a business transaction rather than a matter of the heart. Ethan and Mia push through their new union, amidst their arranged obligations, Sparks begins to reveal their true identity. Mia is determined to prove herself beyond her father's mistakes, fiercely independent to challenge Ethan's preconceived thoughts about love and loyalty. Ethan, caught between love and work, finds himself torn as he finds out that Mia is not just a pawn in his game, but a woman capable of igniting love and desire he never knew existed. Will Mia and her father overcome the shadows of scandal and betrayal, finding true love and acceptance in the unlikeliest of unions? "The Billionaire Bargain Bride" is a tale of secrets, desire, sacrifice and second chances. A captivating story where two souls find themselves bound together by fate and a love that defies all challenges and odds. CHARACTERIZATION: Ethan Montgomery (Male Lead): CEO of a well known software development company, he is a driven and ambitious billionaire who has dedicated all his life to building his company's legacy. He is pragmatic, direct and practical, prioritizing business over personal matters. He prefers logic to emotion. But beneath his composed nature lies a sense of duty and honor, which convinces him to agree to the arranged marriage despite his reservations about love. Mia Summers (Female Lead): A daughter of a man who is associated with a scandalous act. She is a fierce independent and determined person who wants to prove herself worthy beyond her father's mistakes. She is resourceful, intelligent and bold to speak her mind, challenging Ethan's assumptions and pushing him to confront his prejudices. Summers Angelo: The employee who is involved in the scandalous embezzling of the company's fund. He plays a significant role in the story's background. The stage is set for the arranged marriage by his mistakes, and his sudden illness adds suspense, urgency and complexity to the drama. As he is remorseful of his deeds, he makes sure his daughter's future isn't affected by his mistakes, making him make the difficult decision to offer her in an arranged marriage to Ethan. PLOT Exposition: Ethan finds himself in a critical situation, to save his software development company when his long time employee was caught embezzling the company's fund. But as the scandalous act threatens to tarnish the company's image and reputation, Ethan is face with the pressure to resolve the situation fast. Inciting Incident: Summers Angelo desperate to make amendments for his mistakes offer his only daughter, Mia Summers, in an arrange marriage to Ethan. He believes that is the only way to erase the debt and seek for forgiveness from the CEO. Ethan reluctantly agreed to the marriage but only viewing it as a business transaction and not matters of the heart, to salvage his company's integrity. Rising Action: Ethan and Mia struggle to accept eachother initially, navigating their new life as couples amidst the tensions that arise. Ethan focus on business, wary of love, while Mia, determine to prove herself to Ethan beyond her father's mistakes is faced with the looming shadows of the scandal and the challenges from Ethan's family. Climax: As Ethan and Mia's marriage reveal their weakness and insecurities, the ultimate truth behind the embezzlement scandal threatens to put their love to test. Ethan must decide, whether to stand with Mia and face the public scrutiny and internal conflicts or succumb to the pressure of saving his company at any cost. Denouement: With the truth behind the embezzlement exposed, Ethan and Mia emerge stronger, their love Forged in the face of adversity. The debt was forgiven and they embrace their future together, leaving behind their past to embark on a new chapter filled with redemption, live and hope.”