UNEXPECTED VOWS: Trapped In His Web

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any's parking lot, its tinted windows r

es, chiseled jawline, and piercing blue eyes seemed chiseled from granite, radiating an air of authority. H

ess billionaire, Reece Blackmore. His name

nalists immediately swarmed around him,

rumors about your company's financial struggles?" On

to address them." Reece's gaze swept

g bankruptcy, Mr. Blackmore?" A male journalist pressed on. "Is thi

narrowed, h

ggest you focus on facts rather than speculation." Yet again, he replied in an icy tone

country, and once everyone hears that he's back, espe

mismanagement and debt accumulation?" Ano

t question." Reece's gaze t

ontinued to pepper him with questions, but Reece's respo

to enter the building, his entourage following closely behind

spersed, Reece's guar

board is waiting." Reece's guard, Max, turned

th." Reece nodded, his

th Reece's presence commanding atten

ack to the country already. This must

s success, the view from the top floor overl

in, the directors' faces somber. Reece to

He said, his voic

leared his throat

uss the financial situation. Th

s the plan?" Reece raised a hand, c

d and hesitated bef

cture, sell off so

dy know. I pay you to fix it!" Reece cut

nces. Reece's reputation for ruthlessness was well-known,

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to his office. His long strides eating up the distance. The receptioni

esident" She said, he

ges?" Reece nodded

atest financial reports read

rley

to get me the latest sales figures and market analysis. I

The receptionist

on the tasks ahead. As he stepped into the elevator, he che

into a sleek, modern reception area. His assistant, a sh

files you requested ready

sales figures and market analysis on my desk in the next 30 minutes.

he requests. Reece turned towards his offic

letting out a sigh of relief as he gazed out the window at the city skylin

l in the silence. He opened his eyes, a hint of annoyance

! How could you not tell me?" Kevin's voice boomed through

Reece raised an eyebrow, a small smil

e only one that knows how to

iend of Reece. His best

'Ice King'! But seriously, when did you get back? We need to ca

ou want?" Reece rolled h

company's financial troubles. Is it true? D

wouldn't ask you. You'd probably loan me a participat

uccessful businessman, I'll have you know. And I can lend

f you keep annoying me, I'll make sure you lose a few balls

y! Alright, alright, I'll leave yo

nt, Michael, entered with a tray carrying a

on, taking the cup and fil

anning the documents while Kevin continued to chat away.

narrowed, his exp

exclaimed, his voic

evin's voice changed fr

. "Beverly Bloomfield still hasn't paid back h

already? The date is due already, isn't

out a dark chuckle instead. I'll talk to you la

n the files in front of him, his mind alread

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d Beverly was getting read

o she was always ready to l

erything, when an employee hurried

.....do you look so tense?" Sh

verly" Mike announced, and

She questio

It couldn't even be Clarice her friend. If she was coming or was in

upon reaching there, she met the last person she ever wanted to

Blac

his two guards beside him, his

ouldn't b

d he know where her

could already feel the aura hanging around in the air, a

ly Bloomfield? Or perhaps, I should loan you mo

more, I...

calculated whisper, a hint of a smile playing on h

d. Your business, your home, your family... everything will burn to ashes, leaving nothing but smoldering

the man before her, her mind reeling wi

the millions she owed in just te

y was daunting, but the reality of her situation hit he

, her son and the shame of losing everything they had worked for. The wei

o choice, and so sh

you?" She asked, her voi

o go. It's just a prison of loveless matrimony, no strings attach