And Billionaire, Blake Edwards was back. Dark-brown eyes, broodingly sensual features, and a body that was all hard masculine. In short, Blake was seriously hot and sexy and no woman could resist his charm. Blake had moved quickly and was standing next to me, one hand already holding the back of my head, preventing me from moving. His mouth was only centimeters away from mine. Nervously I licked my lips and heard him say, "Well, that's an interesting start but aren't you supposed to be the one kissing me, not enticing me into kissing you. What! Enticing him! Different kinds of emotions exploded inside me and before I could lose my courage, I closed the distance between us and firmly pressed my lips against his, his lips were soft and smooth nothing like..... I was shocked by the softness of his lips and started enjoying the sensual pleasure that captured my mouth. "You call that a kiss? No wonder you are having relationship problems. I feel pity for that guy whom you are dating and I am wondering how did you manage to get hold of him anyways." Blake told me with a smirk on his face. I was fuming with anger. Six years ago, on the verge of womanhood Jamie had offered herself to Blake Collins, the man she had adored since childhood. He rejected her feelings and ran away with other women. Now he has returned and taken over his family business and causing her many problems as ever. Blake challenges her to her bottom line and makes a deal with her and she agrees in order to get over him. What will happen when Jamie lets her guard down and accepts his challenge? Will she get over him for good or dig her own grave?
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Prologue
Prologue
"Stop it Jamie! You had a very nasty accident and this is not doing you any you good. Be still."
I give a hysterical laugh tears flooding into my eyes.
"Let go of me! "I said making myself tight and hostile but he simply ran his hand down my back warm against my skin, until I gasped and looked at him with more pleading than outrage.
"Not yet," he murmured. "I am back for good Jamie."
"And I am an easy tart."
It hurt real bad. I knew all about his women. I knew a long time back but he had always been my friend until those last few days.
"Why not?' You are conveniently close by and in any case I thought you everything you know and your brothers have already told me to take charge of your life and make you more beautiful and perfect. You were always hooked to me Jamie and you can't compare me to Brett as I you know better than me that you cannot compare me to him.
Yes, there is no comparison at all. I thought and tried to look away from him.
He cupped my face and kissed me aggressively I was falling, spilling like a leaf my breathing shallow, inadequate and still, he held me impeccably his mouth moving over mine searching for more and more response until my leg just gave away and I signed completely against him.
"Please Blake!" when he lifted his head a little I begged and he look down at me mockingly holding me still tightly against him.
"You said that before to but you weren't pleading to be free." He said huskily.
It brought back all the humiliation, great deep shame and I pulled free forcing my trembling legs to hold me up right.
I hate you!
"No you don't," he said seductively." I am an addiction for you Jamie. I've always been right from your childhood to this day, you are still hooked to me, quite obviously mine. But you don't trust me because I went away from you, so be it. But since I was the one who guided you all the way long. I will be the last one to finish it so that you can get over me forever."
They fell in love silently without any acknowledgment of their relationship but one night changed everything when they finally consummated their relationship. And in the morning when Hudson woke up, Callie was gone and it turned his world upside down. After fourteen years Callie Clarke a beautiful, elegant and sexy architect, walked into the conference room with confidence and grace and had men turning towards her and admiring her. Hudson Ford thought that he would never meet the women standing in front of him ever in his life. Will Callie give away to her desire for Hudson once and for all? Or fall back into the abysses of deep danger? Hudson was ready to get back what he had lost no matter what it costs but when he tried to know why she had run away from him, he was caught in the whirlpool of the past, which would destroy their relationship.
Everyone was shocked to the bones when the news of Rupert Benton's engagement broke out. It was surprising because the lucky girl was said to be a plain Jane, who grew up in the countryside and had nothing to her name. One evening, she showed up at a banquet, stunning everyone present. "Wow, she's so beautiful!" All the men drooled, and the women got so jealous. What they didn't know was that this so-called country girl was actually an heiress to a billion-dollar empire. It wasn't long before her secrets came to light one after the other. The elites couldn't stop talking about her. "Holy smokes! So, her father is the richest man in the world?" "She's also that excellent, but mysterious designer who many people adore! Who would have guessed?" Nonetheless, people thought that Rupert didn't love her. But they were in for another surprise. Rupert released a statement, silencing all the naysayers. "I'm very much in love with my beautiful fiancee. We will be getting married soon." Two questions were on everyone's minds: "Why did she hide her identity? And why was Rupert in love with her all of a sudden?"
When they met again, Jason cast aside his paranoia and pride, warmly embracing Chelsey. "Please, come back to me?" For three years, she had been his secretary by day and his companion by night. Chelsey had always complied with his requests, like an obedient pet. However, when Jason declared his plans to marry another, she chose to stop loving him and to let go. But life took unexpected turns. His unyielding pursuit, her pregnancy, and her mother's greed gradually pushed her to the brink. Eventually, she endured tremendous suffering. Five years later, when she returned, she was no longer the woman she once was. Yet he had spiraled into five years of chaos.
Betrayed by her mate and sister on the eve of her wedding, Makenna was handed to the ruthless Lycan Princes as a lover, her indifferent father ignoring her plight. Determined to escape and seek revenge, she captured the interest of the three Lycan princes, who desired her exclusively amid many admirers. This complicated her plans, trapping her and making her a rival to the future Lycan queen. Entwined in jealousy and vindictiveness, could Makenna achieve her vengeance in the intricate dance with the three princes?
Janice, the long-forgotten legitimate heiress, made her way back to her family, pouring her heart into winning their hearts. Yet, she had to relinquish her very identity, her academic credentials, and her creative works to her foster sister. In return for her sacrifices, she found no warmth, only deeper neglect. Resolute, Janice vowed to cut off all emotional bonds. Transformed, she now stood as a master of martial arts, adept in eight languages, an esteemed medical expert, and a celebrated designer. With newfound resolve, she declared, "From this day forward, no one in this family shall cross me."
Rumors claimed that Fernanda, newly back with her family, was nothing more than a violent country bumpkin. Fernanda just flashed a casual, dismissive grin in response. Another rumor suggested that the usually rational Cristian had lost all sense, madly in love with Fernanda. This frustrated her. She could tolerate gossip about herself, but slander against her beloved crossed the line! Gradually, as Fernanda's multiple identities as a celebrated designer, a savvy gamer, an acclaimed painter, and a successful business magnate came to light, everyone realized they were the ones who had been fooled.
On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."