Love In Disguise: The Billionaire's Gamble

rom work. I was waking up, eating and sleeping on a loop for the whole week. Thanks to our maid, I nev

devas

hat used to excite me, including work. The betrayal

r between Oliver and Chloe,but acted like it was nothing. I

while back but I was scared o

er had a second thought about Oliver while he was talking about the contract. I

ldn't continue staying at home,else depression might set in. A

hance i

rings my way next. I went to my dad immediately after he got back from work. He seemed to have been exhausted f

," I gre

n doing, my baby girl?"he sai

w? And when did I beco

plied sarcastically, shooting him a deadly glance.

across the country. The only thing I need right now is a good rest,but what harm can a few m

he stop with the "baby gi

e way, have you decided y

k a deep breath, as if trying to r

tisfied grin. That statement seemed to be the most

excitedly. "I'll arrange a meeting as soon as possible.

ready seated. The restaurant was bathed in dim golden light,the kind designed to enhance the illusion of exclusivity. Richard Smith,a busin

onfidence that radiated even in silence. I couldn't stop looking at his perfectly carved physique as I approached them. He was properly groo

da

greet my dad,his posture casual but tense, followed suit by his dad. He bar

. "I appreciate you both meeting us tonight,"he beg

swirling the drink in his g

a glance at him, searching for any emotion in his gaze -but there was none. H

? I have heard from different sources that he broke up with his ex

"Sophia,"he said,his voice rich and authoritative. "I understand this might not be what you envisioned for your future. But I want to assure you

rcoat things. We all know why we are here- my financial struggles,her mother's cond

ng this because you want to, or bec

me off guard. Was th

ther. The cost of backing out of this deal wasn't heartbre

ision." I clenched my jaw, refusing to let his attitude get to me.

rsation. "Sophia is an intelligent, capable woman. She understan

gain. "I'm not expecting romance,L

xpression unreadable. Then,he nodd

s everything she needs. The transition will be smooth as silk. Now let's di

mind drifted to Oliver,to the betrayal,to Chloe sitting naked on his cou

t love. Maybe th

as Smith was the exact kin