The Billionaire Bargain.

reeling. $15 million was a life-changing sum, but at what cost? Sh

mily's financial struggles weighed heavily on her. Medical bills, mor

ing her thoughts. Piper's

s," Rory

nded. "What happene

ails. Piper listened attentiv

eron?" Piper asked.

se. Confident. But there's s

be careful, Rory. You're not just marr

wisted. Pipe

ail from Cameron's lawyers. The contr

between Cameron Reed

es, her eyes widenin

e years, commencing on

ngements – $15 million up

– Regular joint appearances

n-disclosure agreement regardin

was more than a marriage

ting terms with Cameron's lawyers. The stakes wer

contract, a sense of t

r mind. Their arrangement wo

arrived at Rory's apartment, a

deal?" he asked, pr

nning diamond

th caught.

"We can't just take Cameron's word for it.

searching Cameron Reed could unc

ess dealings," Piper sugges

search results. Reed Corporation's fin

ameron's father left a stipulation in his will – Cameron m

e. "That explains t

nto Rory's. "Do you t

eration could make p

s life. They uncovered philanthropic efforts, high-stakes bus

mery?" Rory asked, h

uthless businessman. He's been trying t

oposal had seemed straightforward, bu

golden glow over the city. Rory's phone bu

Reed," sh

o consider my proposal," Camero

e tightened. "I've been

ameron p

s," Rory said, g

," Camero

What's at stake if you don

. "Reed Corporation's fut

t of responsibility o

said, her tho

morrow to discuss fu

ged a look

there," R

e was stepping into a high-stakes game

ith intensity. "This ring symbolizes our partnership,

slid the ring onto her finger. The diamond

n's steady breathing. Rory's heart pounded,

ory," Cameron said, h

she maintained her compos

aw something flicker in Cameron's gaze.

of Cameron's phone buzzing. "Excus

llect her thoughts. She couldn't let her gua

asked when Camer

tor Montgomery is making moves against

. "Let me help. I have exp

an eyebrow. "

partners now, Came

spark of understandin

strategic planning. Rory proved herself invaluable to Cameron, using

passing day. Her intelligence, her wit, and

. Cameron's rivals sought to exploit his w

particularly grueling meet

ory. I don't know wha

ne. "You'll never have

oment, the line between bus