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The Billionaire Bargain Bride: Marriage by Bytes

Chapter 3

Word Count: 1739 | Released on: 27/03/2024

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s father, Mr. Montgomery, she agreed to meet him at the nearby cafe before the software company. She was s

, it land on him, sitting all alone at a table in the corner. Mr. Montgomery wa

years, my dear," Montgomery greeted her warmly

hort notice, but we must meet, we n

t this turmoil, Mr Montgomery offers her a beacon of hope that emerges in the form of an unexpected encounter. She is a

d in curiosity. "Is everything alright? She asks

m sure by now you are fully aware of the mess your father

In the worst case scenario, your father if found guilty may

hat ran down her cheeks unknowingly. She bow

and attack from some unknown people. And if my source is rig

skipped a bit, her mind racing with curiosit

's company, Montgomery Enterprises?" says M

"It is simple, Mia. Montgomery Enterprises is a successful empire in the Silicon V

se who are involved in corrupt acts." "Using your father is only to discredit the software's cr

ew information has given her hope, her anger on her father subdued.

nd control. She thought, that if what Mr. Montgowasrywass saying was the truth, then his son's company was in grave danger

e will accept what offer he has for her. "I have a proposition for y

n could be the solution to our problems. This will divert the public's

d is now reeling with disbelief. Marry Ethan? she thought. This idea

me, Mr Montgomery, but I can

cious we have, to find out who is responsible for this scandal." "

ack to reality asking Mr. Montgomery, "Is your son aware of this?

..." Mr Montgomery ex

appointment. "Do you think he will ag

ny. So, he has no option," Montgomer

nd the glimpse of hope and desperati

are in need to clear your father's name, an

ke the feeling that her fate and the Montgomery family are intertwined. The shadow of doubt looms over her, know

re from the public and media, especially from Victoria. He was hatching a plan of his own and with the help of the trusted adviso

ng with great determination. "She may have had some stuff about me and my company but Mo

agreement, showing support for

office and briefed him on his plans and discussion with Mi

e might read, 'A marriage of scandal, billionaire Ethan married the daughter of the ma

ugh fades away, "Don't worry my son, everything is all

omeone, a stranger, the daughter of the employee who embezzled his company's fund. However

g over a coffee drink as they sat in the

d, he wasn't marrying her for love but out o

this marriage for whatever reason my dad has

d I am also accepting this proposal because

otion attached," Ethan extended

," sa

f her. She keeps clicking through webpage after webpage, her fingers spreading across the keyboard with practice easiness, her phone suddenly bee

screen, the device unlocks and the messag

ed in mystery. Her eyes widen in disbelief as she read the words on the phone screen, her heart is already ra

ropels her into motion. She leaps from her chair, her heart pounding with adrenali

re in her veins. She knows that she is into something big and unexpected, something that can c

rse through her, driving her forward with unwavering resolve. A w

tion. A truth she has been hunting to uncover, to shine a light on the darkness

ere is no time to catch her breath, she doesn't want to waste time hesitating. The truth was out, waiting to be d

there was any at all against his son's company. This time around he is not messing around and w

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The Billionaire Bargain Bride: Marriage by Bytes

Louise Wane Billionaires

“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.”