Valerie Alan was a nobody when she married the enigmatic billionaire, only to be discarded like yesterday's news. Years later, she returns with a secret weapon – a child he never knew existed. A ruthless bargain forces them into a contract marriage, but this time, the stakes are higher. Can Valerie navigate the treacherous world of wealth and deception, or will she fall victim to his games once more?
Five years. Five years since Valerie escaped this fancy city and her ex-husband's mean tricks. Now, she was back, and revenge felt good.
Valerie put on big sunglasses, hoping nobody would recognize her. Click-clack, her fancy shoes walked on the dirty street as she found a secret entrance to the giant Alan Tower.
The security guard knew her! His eyes popped wide. Up she went in a shiny elevator. The doors opened to a fancy waiting room with rich ladies holding expensive purses. One lady, all diamonds and fake smiles, glared at Valerie.
"Ms. Alan," the receptionist said snooty-like, not even looking up. "Mr. Alan is waiting."
The other ladies gasped. Valerie didn't care. She walked in, making the air feel weird. The office door opened, revealing a super handsome man who looked like he belonged in a magazine. He had a few more grey hairs now, but his cold blue eyes were still the same.
"Valerie," the man, Alexander Alan, said in a smooth voice that sounded dangerous. "Surprise."
"Hi Alexander," Valerie said, trying to sound calm. "Surprise isn't exactly the word I'd use. Especially after what happened."
He offered her a fancy chair, but she didn't sit. Instead, she opened her bag and showed him the worn teddy bear. Alexander's face turned white as a ghost.
"Is that Little Star?" Valerie asked, her voice angry. "The one your security guys 'lost' when I left?"
Silence. Then, Alexander smiled, but it wasn't a nice smile.
"Ah, memories," he said in a bored voice. "So, why are you here all of a sudden?"
Valerie leaned closer, her voice low and serious. "I have a deal, Alexander. A contract, a lot of money, and a chance for me to get back what you took."
Chapter 1 Back with the bang
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Chapter 2 The Proposition
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Chapter 3 Whispers in the Hallway
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Chapter 4 A Tangled Web
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Chapter 5 Whispers in the Dark
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Chapter 6 Secrets Unraveled
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Chapter 7 The House of Cards crumbles
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Chapter 8 The Web of Deceit
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Chapter 9 A Gamble of Desperation
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Chapter 10 A Desperate Game
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Chapter 11 The Fallout
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Chapter 12 The Weight of Uncertainty
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Chapter 13 The Exchange
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