Bound by agreement

Chapter5

Juliana’s POV

“I’m very serious John, I don’t even know what to do” I buried my head in my hands. John sat beside me and started patting my back. He has always been like my older brother.

I knew I was gonna regret following Lily to the auction. Ever since I stepped in there it’s just bad luck that has been following me. From the embarrassment and almost getting slapped to sleeping with a total stranger, and now I received an email from one of the biggest companies ever.

“Stop worrying about things that already happened and worry about what’s currently happening,” John said bringing me out of my thoughts. “What else did the email say except marriage?” He added. I brought out my phone to show him the letter.

Hey, Miss Juliana Kingston,

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to discuss a unique proposition with you. I've been considering the idea of a contract marriage and after much thought, I believe you would be a great fit. This arrangement would involve a mutually beneficial partnership that can help us both achieve our goals. If you're open to discussing this further, I would love to have a conversation to explore the possibilities and the benefits you’ll be getting.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

Best regards,

Rivero’s Elite Industries.”

“Just hear what they have to say-,” he said. He held my cheeks and looked into my eyes “-this could be the answer to all your problems, think about it for how long do you want to continue working jobs that won’t pay you until month end? You don’t want to lose your aunt and neither do I, so accept this offer besides what’s the worst thing that could happen remember it’s Billionaire Damon that we’re talking about here” he removed his hands immediately he was done talking, and left me alone.

The Rivero Elite Industry was one of the biggest companies I’ve ever seen in person. Stepping out of the elevator, an average-height man was waiting for me to arrive and led me to the office of the man who seemed to have made a mistake in his email.

Stepping into the office I saw a tall man in his black suit standing at the window with his phone close to his ears “ Mr Rivero-“ the average-height man called out and then I saw the man whom every girl dreamt of, Damon Rivero.

“-she’s here “ he finished referring to me. Damon gestured for me to take my seat and I did. Before I jumped to conclusions I wanted to be sure that the email was for me “ Uhm see, I think you must have made a mist-“

“No” he interrupted before I could even get a chance to complete my sentence. “The email was for you” he added and kept looking at me scrutinizingly making me uncomfortable, I shifted in my seat and lowered my eyes to avoid his gaze.

“Look I’m a busy man and a man of my word, so whenever I say something I don’t go back in my words, and not this I hate time wasters,” he said coldly.

“Look at me whenever I’m talking” he growled forcing me to lift my gaze to his. “Good. Now let's go over the rules, no falling in love, once you sign the contract that means you’re mine and you can’t do anything without me being informed, and lastly, you’re mine and very much expected to allow obey me”.

“Are we clear?” He said staring into my eyes. I could only nod at his question. “Is there anything you want to add or say?” He asked lifting his brows.

“U..uhm I want to know if I could start using the money now?” I asked sheepishly. “Whatever it’s none of my business,” he said signing the contract.

“I assume that would be all and you’re agreeing to this right?” He asked. “Yeah,” I managed to say. He pushed the paper toward me and handed me the pen, taking it I signed it and closed the pen.

Picking up the telephone,” Yeah, yeah we already signed the contract. Just take her to the penthouse and move my things from the hotel there we’d discuss the meeting with Mr Smith later.” Dropping the phone he turned to look at me.

“Edward will drive you to the penthouse and everything you need if there are any other questions ask Edward he’ll attend to you,” he said standing up and I did the same.

Edward came and we left the office to the penthouse. I really can’t believe all this is happening, everything is moving so fast and I’m not sure I’m prepared but anything for my aunt.

We arrived at the mansion that Damon called the “penthouse”. Everything was beautifully furnished and truly everything I needed was there. Clothes and shoes of every size were available.

Edward told the servants who I was and explained how things are to be or should I say how Damon wants them to be. He seemed like a control freak and that kind of person freaked me out.

After Edward left, I slept, took a shower, and looked for nightwear that was my size but they were all too big so I decided to just wear an extra-large shirt and a pair of shorts. Stepping into the kitchen I saw that the clock read a few minutes till eleven.

Making dinner for myself I decided to also make dinner for Damon since I was bored and needed to get a distraction. I started to cut the lettuce and make the salad first but as soon as I started cutting the lettuce the power went out causing me to slice my finger.

“Ouch !” I screamed dropping the knife. I hissed as the cut stung. I felt my back pocket for my phone but I realized I left it upstairs. Panic began to set in.

I hated the dark and I didn’t know what to do because this wasn’t my house. “Bang!” The loud noise caused me to jump and I silently prayed that I should die like this.