Love Lies and dangerous games

chapter 1 the deal

The air in the dimly lit bar with thick with the fence of scale beer in deception. Amelia perched on the stool at the counter  and the rain last against the window mirroring the storm brewing inside her she needs money and fast. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Across from her a man with like cold as a storm outside lean back in his chair a smirk playing on his lips. " so you're willing to do this"?

Amelia met his gaze, her own eyes hardening " I'm willing to do anything to get what I need" that Amelia.
" good", he said his voice a low Rumble..
" because this isn't going to be easy".

He slid a file across the table, the cover embronze with a familiar logo: " the Crimson Corporation". Amelia knew the name well. It was a synonymous with power wealth and ruthless ambition. And now, it was the source of her salvation.

" you will be pretending to be my fiance," he explained, his voice lays with amusements "for a month just long enough to convince my father that I am ready to take over the company".

Amelia's stomach turned. A fake engagement?
It was a dangerous game, but the reward was too tempting to resist. " what's in it for me she asked her voice barely a whisper.

" a hefty sum of money," he replied, his eyes glinting with a dangerous light.
" and a chance to see how the other half lives".

Amelia knew the risk. She knew she was playing with fire. But she was desperate and she was willing to do whatever it took to survive.

" deal," she said, her voice firm, her eyes locked on his. " but if you think I'm going to be your plaything you're wrong".

He chuckled, a little dangerous sound. " we will see about that, Amelia".

The rain continues to pour outside, marrying the storm brewing within Amelia's heart. She had just made a deal with the devil and she had no idea what the consequences would be but one.

Amelia wanted to know what the Pacific rule of the fake engagement?

Duration 1 month
Purpose to convince my father that I am ready to take over the company
Public appearance we must attend social events together act like a loving couple and be seen by my father and other important figures

No physical intimacy but engagement is strictly platonic

Confidentiality we must keep the fake nature of our relationship of Secrets
Compensation a happy sum of money for you

He emphasizes that the engagement is a dangerous game and Amelia must be careful not to cross any lines

Amelia wanted to know of the potential risk of the fake engagement

Emotional attachment, despite the agreement to keep things platonic genuine feelings could develop leading to heartbreak or complications

Exposure, the truth about the fake engagement could be revealed damaging your reputation and plainly putting you in danger.

Manipulation, I could use the situation to my advantage exploiting you vulnerability or using you for my own game

Dangerous family, my family could be involved in Shady dealings and putting you at risk.

Lots of control, Amelia could lose control of the situation becoming entangled in a Web of Lies and defeat which potentially dangerous consequences.

Personal sacrifice, you Amelia might have to sacrifice your own personal life and relationship to maintain the fabricate of the engagement

"So was that all being said you will have to live with me for the whole month". As a young man stands up who is full height of being 6'2 walk closely to Amelia.

" my name is cassian Xavier valois by the way I figured you should know who your Fake Fiance name is "said caszian as he lift up Amelia's chin so she could look him in the eyes.   " don't worry your pretty little head Amelia Rose Blackthorne I'll take good care of you" said cassian.

But little did they know that someone else caught the eye of Amelia Rose Blackthorne it was none other than Julian Thorne. And the two fake engagement couple goes to a jewelry store to get engagement ring to play this whole thing out.