Beyond the Bargain (Published on GoodNovel App)
71 parts Complete MatureFrancine Alejandro is a timid and naive girl who is bought by the heartless billionaire, Scoth Liam Smith, to pose as his girlfriend for a week, unaware that this contractual arrangement would unravel hidden facets of her past.
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Following a heartbreak, Scoth Liam Smith vowed to never commit to another relationship or fall in love again. However, for some reason, he finds himself pulled to Francine, a shy and innocent woman. Liam finds himself forced into a tough situation where he must wed Celine, the investor's daughter. However, he harbors strong feelings of dislike towards her. To avoid the arranged marriage, Liam devises a plan. He hires Francine to pose as his fake girlfriend for a week.
The bargain was just the beginning. As they journey together to unbind themselves, the journey brings them closer, and they slowly begin to unravel their individual pasts, discovering that their lives have been connected in more ways than they initially thought. They realize that they must confront their fears, their pasts, and their feelings for each other.
Will they be able to love each other upon discovering that one of them is the cause of the chaos within their family?