The Billionaire Bargain.

azing out over the city skyline. His mind wasn't on the breathtaking view, bu

gling. The once-thriving empire now teetered on the brink of collapse. Came

g the silence. "Mr. Reed, yo

the office. Catherine's elegant presence commanded attention. Her silv

scuss the business," she said, her

g for her to sit. "What'

e questioning your ability to lead the

hed. "I'll turn thi

"I believe you, dear. However,

ust marry within the next six months to inherit the majority share of Reed Corporation. Camero

ther?" Cameron sugg

led. "Actually, I've a

sed an eyeb

er, beautiful, and from a good fa

osity piqued.

ence and determination had caught Catherine's attention. Cameron's mother

als shone, but it was her photo that caught his breat

g," Cameron said,

mphant. "I'll set it u

ropose a contract marriage to Rory, securi

this bargain would

e the feeling that this contract marriage might be the solution to his pro

re his mother had arranged for him to meet Rory. He took a deep

auty struck him anew. Porcelain skin, raven hair, an

said, extending

replied, sha

's sharp wit and quick humor drew him in. Ca

ured, revealing only glimpses of her true self. Cameron

. "Rory, I must admit, my mother has told

ightly. "And what, exac

our drive... your bea

he didn't falter. "Flattery

ou, my intentions are genuine

ver wavered. "

rtner to help secure my family's business. In re

neutral, but Cameron dete

," she

ee years, $15 million. You

dened, but she

dences, of course. Public appearances will be nec

retched out, maki

e. "I'll need tim

se. But know this, Rory:

nto a sly smile. "I'

eft the restaurant feeling hopeful

oughts swirling. $15 million was a

r phone, dialing

oice barely above a whisper. "You

wasn't ideal, but desperate times called for drastic measures. He

lesley is the right choice?" Cameron ask

arch her. She's impressive, Cameron. Top of her class at Harva

hat about her motivations? Why wo

been hit hard. Medical bills, mortgage pa

isted. He unders

cale restaurant, adjusting his cufflinks. His m

the restaurant. The maître d' esco

Long, dark hair cascaded down her back, framing her heart

she said, exte

firm. "Aurora Wellesle

ora's intelligence and wit impressed Cameron. He

subject. "Aurora, my mother tells m

serious. "Yes, Cameron. I

upfront. This marriage would be a business arrangem

d. "And what would

d your family. A generous sett

"I want $15 million upfront

ws rose. She dro

my lawyers," Cameron said, imp

's be clear: I'm not interested in

ssure you, Aurora, our arrangem

cked, the ten

draw up the contract,"

polished. "I look for

was set i

he'd just made a deal with a shrewd busi