In the arms of the Ceo

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ad just happened. This morning, I left home desperate because I couldn't keep a r

nt with Anton was more of a business transaction

d closed my eyes. I focused on my breath

okay?" Me

ted to nod, but suddenly

said, looking conce

k about it h

us if we sneak out now, but as soon as lunchtime comes

d trustworthy from the moment I met her. And I needed to get

ust agreed to be someone's wife for a mountain of money. She'd say no

the streets. I hadn't been able to fix things for my mom. We were drowning

hing big to happen-I had something like getting a new job in m

sisted on going to a trendy café, though I wanted somewhere cheaper. Like

ew what to do with, and I could rep

wn at Fresh Roast Bistro, two blocks fro

lls get away from me because I couldn't pay them all, h

Megan said, st

. "It get

e house and Anton's demand that we get married. After

know what to say

egan said. "Are you seri

ed for stealing, but my mom and I will be on the streets, and there's no way she'll be okay if w

"You're the most se

g silly. "You would do

na. Although... I doubt being around Anton Brown all day

ot like I imagined Prince Charming sweeping me off my feet. He's not

ack out and not give you

t thought of that. Surely,

Just like any business deal. Beca

put on paper," I said. "I think it might compromise what he

egan said. "Just... y

asn't about love. As long as Anton kept his word-and I s

ich I didn't expect to be a problem. I had no illusio

that the door to his b

s me to sleep wi

God, every woman in the world wants that, and you'll have

love of my life. I wasn't planning on spending

ted a guy special enough to be my first.

how wonder

h. When we returned to our desks, I felt much

sage from Anton, asking to see him again. This a

office. "You can't keep calling me all the time.

said, grabbing his blazer from the hanger

are we

om

a home!" I shouted, impatient. This hadn't even started

er than you think," he repl