Bought By The Arrogant Billionaire

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Huminto ang sasakyan sa tapat ng isang ultra-modern at exclusive luxury residential tower sa loob mismo ng Clark Freeport Zone.

Pagkababa ko, sinalubong agad ako ng private elevator na diretsong paakyat sa pinakamataas na palapag. The Penthouse.

As the door opened, I couldn't stop myself from swallowing hard. It felt like my whole world had frozen for a second. The space was enormous, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the dazzling night lights of Clark, while the furniture came in shades of black, gray, and silver. The entire place felt intimidatingly serious, and even the sound of my heels clicking against the marble floor echoed through the room.

At doon, sa dulo ng sala, nakatayo si Dominique Ravenzy sa harap ng glass wall, nakatalikod sa akin habang hawak pa rin ang kaniyang baso ng whiskey.

"Leave your bag by the side," he ordered in a deep, cold voice without even glancing in my direction.

I let out a soft snort, ibinagsak ko ang lumang duffel bag ko sa tabi ng mamahalin niyang leather sofa bago ako prenteng lumakad papalapit sa kaniya.

"Wow. What a wonderful welcome, Mr. Husband. Ni hindi mo man lang ba ako tatanungin kung naging kumportable ang biyahe ko? Or maybe you'd like to offer me a drink first so we can discuss which side of your bed I'll be sleeping on?"

Dahan-dahang lumingon si Dominique. Ang kaniyang madidilim na mata ay diretsong tumama sa mukha ko, walang kabuhay-buhay. He walked toward a long table made of expensive wood, where several documents were already spread out.

"Sit down, Courtney. We need to establish the rules of this cohabitation immediately," sabi niya habang tinuturo ang upuan sa harap niya.

Umupo ako, isinandal ko ang aking likod at itinaas ang isang binti upang mag-cross legs, hinahayaan ang bodycon velvet dress ko na umangat nang bahagya. I gave him my signature teasing smile.

"Rules? and what kind of rules is that, hubby?"

Hindi niya pinansin ang pang iinisnko, bagkus ay kinuha niya ang isang pen at itinuro ang unang linya sa papel.

"Rule number one: We will share the same bedroom and the same bed. My grandfather's investigators are thorough, they will check the house for any signs of separate rooms. But inside that room, strictly no s*x, no kiss, and no touching. This is a contract, not a real marriage. boundaries will be strictly enforced."

Napaatras ako nang bahagya at hindi ko napigilang matawa-isang mapang-asar at malakas na tawa.

"Strictly no touch? No kiss? No s*x? Oh, come on, Dom! Sharing a bed with a gorgeous woman like me tapos magpapakasanto ka? Ang boring naman yata ng pagsasama natin kung ganiyan. At tsaka, just saying... sayang naman ang one billion kung hindi mo man lang susulitin ang binayaran mo. Pwede naman nating i-enjoy ang gabi, mukhang mas magugustuhan ng Lolo mo kung anong ginagawa natin sa ilalim ng kumot."

I leaned forward, looking straight into his eyes, flashing him a look that usually brings men to their knees. Karaniwan sa club, ang mga lalakeng handang maglabas ng pera at nagmamakaawa para lang mahawakan ang bewang ko.

Pero hindi si Dominique Ravenzy.

His jaw suddenly tightened hard. He looked me over from head to toe, his eyes filled with icy coldness and utter disrespect.

"I don't f**k an overused woman, Courtney. Keep your hands and your mouth to yourself."