Wealth Before Love

e liquid mirrored the storm brewing inside her. Clad in a black dress that hugged her figure perfectly, she radiated elegance, tho

e. His business had crumbled beneath him, a victim of treachery as his uncle orchestrated his downfall before fleeing to the safety of a distant land, close to the Disney world. Charles felt lost and betrayed, his world turned upside down in

meals, the atmosphere tense yet charged with curiosity. Over lunch, Jane finally laid her cards on the table. "I have a proposal for you," she began, her voice steady but tinged with urgency. "Pretend to be my boyfriend for two weeks. Just two wee

offer, but I can't. I have a girlfriend. This kind of t

ickly masked her disappointment. "I understand," s

lapsing into a chair. "Jane wants me to pretend to be her boyfriend for two weeks. She even offered a ridiculous sum of money." Bella finally looked up, her interest piqued. "And? What did you say?" "I told her no," Charles said firmly. "I couldn't do that to us

nd misplaced loyalty get in the way of a soluti

nding there, a confident smirk on her face. "You? What are you doing here?" Charles asked, startl

But I think we can come to an arrangement that benefits everyone." Bella's eyes narrowed. "What kind of arrangement?" "Half the money upfront, to you," Jane offered. "An

kes, and quirks to prepare him for her family's scrutiny, particularly Amanda's. The days were a mix of rehearsals and learning to tolerate each other. Jane was exacting and dema

sed by Charles's resilience and kindness. Still, both were careful to keep their walls intact, knowing that their partnership was nothing more than a