Billionaire's Baby Bargain
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Chapter 6 SIX img
Chapter 7 SEVEN img
Chapter 8 EIGHT img
Chapter 9 NINE img
Chapter 10 TEN img
Chapter 11 ELEVEN img
Chapter 12 TWELVE img
Chapter 13 THIRTEEN img
Chapter 14 FOURTEEN img
Chapter 15 FIFTEEN img
Chapter 16 SIXTEEN img
Chapter 17 SEVENTEEN img
Chapter 18 EIGHTEEN img
Chapter 19 NINETEEN img
Chapter 20 TWENTY img
Chapter 21 TWENTY ONE img
Chapter 22 TWENTY TWO img
Chapter 23 TWENTY THREE img
Chapter 24 TWENTY FOUR img
Chapter 25 TWENTY FIVE img
Chapter 26 TWENTY-SIX img
Chapter 27 TWENTY SEVEN img
Chapter 28 TWENTY EIGHT img
Chapter 29 TWENTY NINE img
Chapter 30 THIRTY img
Chapter 31 THIRTY ONE img
Chapter 32 THIRTY TWO img
Chapter 33 THIRTY THREE img
Chapter 34 THIRTY FOUR img
Chapter 35 THIRTY FIVE img
Chapter 36 THIRTY SIX img
Chapter 37 THIRTY SEVEN img
Chapter 38 THIRTY EIGHT img
Chapter 39 THIRTY NINE img
Chapter 40 FORTY img
Chapter 41 FORTY ONE img
Chapter 42 FORTY TWO img
Chapter 43 FORTY THREE img
Chapter 44 FORTY FOUR img
Chapter 45 FORTY FIVE img
Chapter 46 FORTY SIX img
Chapter 47 FORTY SEVEN img
Chapter 48 FORTY EIGHT img
Chapter 49 FORTY NINE img
Chapter 50 FIFTY img
Chapter 51 FIFTY ONE img
Chapter 52 FIFTY TWO img
Chapter 53 FIFTY THREE img
Chapter 54 FIFTY FOUR img
Chapter 55 FIFTY FIVE img
Chapter 56 FIFTY SIX img
Chapter 57 FIFTY SEVEN img
Chapter 58 FIFTY EIGHT img
Chapter 59 FIFTY NINE img
Chapter 60 SIXTY img
Chapter 61 SIXTY ONE img
Chapter 62 SIXTY TWO img
Chapter 63 SIXTY THREE img
Chapter 64 SIXTY FOUR img
Chapter 65 SIXTY FIVE img
Chapter 66 SIXTY SIX img
Chapter 67 SIXTY SEVEN img
Chapter 68 SIXTY EIGHT img
Chapter 69 SIXTY NINE img
Chapter 70 SEVENTY img
Chapter 71 SEVENTY ONE img
Chapter 72 SEVENTY TWO img
Chapter 73 SEVENTY THREE img
Chapter 74 SEVENTY FOUR img
Chapter 75 SEVENTY FIVE img
Chapter 76 SEVENTY SIX img
Chapter 77 SEVENTY SEVEN img
Chapter 78 SEVENTY EIGHT img
Chapter 79 SEVENTY NINE img
Chapter 80 EIGHTY img
Chapter 81 EIGHTY ONE img
Chapter 82 EIGHTY TWO img
Chapter 83 EIGHTY THREE img
Chapter 84 EIGHTY FOUR img
Chapter 85 EIGHTY FIVE img
Chapter 86 EIGHTY SIX img
Chapter 87 EIGHTY SEVEN img
Chapter 88 EIGHTY EIGHT img
Chapter 89 EIGHTY NINE img
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Chapter 2 TWO

CHAPTER TWO

Kage Crown's PoV

My head tilted to the side on impulse as soon as the words left her lips. For the next few seconds, I kept my gaze on her.

Andrea was usually calm and composed, even when I lashed out at her, she never showed any emotion other than the neutrality I've come to associate her with. Whenever she was in this building, she always had her business ethics and mood up, which is why I've kept her around for so long.

But now, under the scrutiny of my gaze, she was nothing but a ball of nerves. She couldn't seem to stand still, nor even meet my eyes.

Irritation seeped through me when the thought that I could have been twitching like this before my father crossed my mind.

"Call off the meeting, Miss Charlton, and meet me in my office." I spared her not a single glance before I marched out.

My meeting with my dad two nights ago drummed heavily in my head as I walked back to my office. I had gone because I thought it was just going to be a casual dinner with him, but... I loosened my tie as his words rang in my head.

"I'm seizing every asset I handed over to you, and I will only give them back when you get married... In 6 months! If you fail to do so, everything will go to your cousin, Alex."

I clenched my fists tightly at the remembrance of his words. He spoke like he simply handed everything over to me, like I didn't work my ass off to get it.

The sheer thought of Alex occupying my position as CEO had me gritting my teeth, that fucker would ruin everything in month.

A small knock on the door brought me back to the present. Andrea walked in, notably more composed than earlier.

"Sit down, Miss Charlton"

Andrea sat before me. Although she was more collected now, she looked as if a storm was brewing in her mind.

"I know it is an unusual request" I started, "but it is not without good cause"

I stopped to give her a small interval to speak or nod.

"You have been here for two years, so I want to believe I can trust you with this information, in case you refuse. I need a wife... for a couple of months."

Her eyes were quizzical. She nodded slowly, as if to urge me to continue. I shifted in my seat.

"Before I proceed with the details, I'd like to know why you suddenly agreed to such an odd request" She looked away. "Why marry me?"

"I-" She took a deep breath. "I need a raise. A big raise"

There was silence in the room for what felt like an eternity. What did I expect to even hear?

"Alright, Miss Charlton." I leaned my elbows on my desk. "We are going to sign a contract that legally binds us to be married for a period of time, during which your all financial needs will be taken care of, and you will receive a monthly allowance."

Andrea nodded. She's barely spoken a word.

"So, you will marry me, Miss Charlton?"

She started to nod again and I shook my head. "You have to say yes or no, Andrea"

Andrea swallowed. "Yes, I will marry you"

I smiled. "Alright. Let's discuss terms tomorrow. I'm going home."

While driving home, I replayed the little interview my secretary and I had some minutes earlier.

Andrea was definitely in need of some money; she did not even ask why exactly I needed a wife. It was unlike her to investigate. Her inquisitive nature caused some friction in our work relations during her first few weeks at my company. I would give her an instruction and rather than carry out my order without question, she would often respond with a suggestion, an alternative or subtly not-so-subtly question the sensibility of my decision.

It infuriated but also intrigued me, and I quickly came to realize that she had a good head on her shoulders. Yep, she definitely needs money. Or maybe she's just like the others?

I am Kage Crown after all- young, attractive and wealthy. Maybe she wants the benefits of being my wife? It doesn't seem like her. Andrea is the first female staff I've had that has never made a pass at me, however subtle. She is professional in every sense of the word. I guess I'll find out tomorrow.

I got home and called my lawyer. When he arrived, we laid the groundwork for the contract.

ANDREA'S POV

After leaving Mr Crown's office, I wasn't sure how I felt. On one hand, I felt good that I would get the money I needed to at least pay for her care, but on the other hand, I felt so... cheap. I left to pursue my dreams and live for myself and here I was signing my freedom away, agreeing to marry a stranger for money. I walked back to my desk, sat and stared at my blank computer screen for some minutes. All this was because of her. This job, this contract... It's all her fault.

I remember when I got the call on my graduation night. I was at a bar with friends and my ecstacy evapourated once I heard the voice on the other end.

"Andrea... It's your mother"

I should have hung up then. I should have just hung up and blocked her number but for some reason, I didn't, and my life has never returned to normal ever since.

The sudden realization of what I had agreed to suddenly dawned on me. I had agreed to marry him. FOR REAL. This was like those books where the girl marries the guy for gain and ends up falling for him... That could never be me!

I cringed at the thought of being called Mrs Crown rather than Miss Charlton. Then I laughed. This was going to be fun. We're just adults playing pretend with signed documents. And it really can't hurt to be Mrs Crown. It definitely will come with a ton of benefits.

I brightened up and finished the day's work. Tomorrow will be a good day. We will discuss terms and sign the documents. Then I will be his wife. That would mean a wedding, and possibly a honeymoon... That would mean time away from this wretched desk! Wonderful!

            
            

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