The Billionaire's Bargain and Me

had transformed the space into a fairy tale, complete with crystal chandeliers and

tering details, a deep voi

y Wil

notorious bachelor, and my boss. Well actually my company's client as he was the one hosting t

Please, call me Ryder. May I have a word?"I followed him to a seclud

ork, Emily," Ryder began. "Your

rying to sound professional de

onto mine, intense. "I need a fake fiancée

ion remained serious. "I'm finalizing a major business deal, and

medical bills loomed, and this opportunity could solv

Blackwood merely acknowledged

in the illusion," Ryder outlined. "In return, I'll pay off y

know about my sister? The offer was temptin

unned. "You want me to pretend to be your fian

'll accompany me to events, pose for

ightly. "I'll pay off your sister's medical debts and provide a substantial stipend." M

e relationships." His words sent a shiver down my spine. This was a man who saw people as assets, not individuals. "I'm not sure," I hedged, unsure if I wanted to get entangled in Ryder's world. Ryd

" I asked, searching

to my rules. No engaging with other men, no rev

to think," I

After that, the offer expires." With that, h

lionaire for the sake of my sister's medical bills? As I watched

hat kept ringing in my ear was, why me? Mr Blackwood has been a long time client of her company as they have handled

hirlwind of questions I was unable to answer. Saying my g

a concerned expression. "Emily, how was the gala?" she asked. I filled her in on Ryder's proposal, leav

my head. "I don't know

ashed on the screen. "Emily," he said, his voice

claimed. "You can't seriously consi

I get it. But think about the emotional toll. You'll be tied to this guy for months,

you for now. " I said, Rachel

ady my breaths. "You've got this." I whispered to myself, watching as the nurses went in a

ygen attached to her face. A tear escapes my eye. I whipped it off immediately she spotted me

g to sound cheerful. "I h

ed with curiosity."

pportunity," I began. "A way to pay off your medical bills, but it's

th my eyes. "But I promise, you'll get your

on her features. I shrugged. "It's nothing for you to wor

ss for me," she said, her voice trembling. "But...

heart. "We'll figure it out together," I promised, hugging her ti