"Minerva was so close to tying the knot with her long-time boyfriend Derrick when an unexpected accident fatally killed him.
Only five months before she’ll give birth, she had to look for various jobs that can raise her and her upcoming child until she met Darwin Gray, the CEO of the biggest company in their city and happens to be Derrick’s half-brother. 
She was skeptical at first to live with him until Darwin revealed that Derrick sold her to him to finance Derrick’s gambling lifestyle.

Minerva was heartbroken and was left with no choice but to be his Mrs. Gray. But, as the winds of fate change, Minerva will soon realize that one must never judge a book by its cover—that despite Darwin’s ruthless appearance lies a heart that has long been yearning for one true love."

Paid to the Billionaire

　　The wind in the cemetery is always serene—as calm as the people eternally sleeping beneath the grassy ground.


　　Minerva placed a white lily and blue rose atop his tombstone, holding her tears not to fall on Derrick’s grave as well.


　　“It’s been a long time, babe.” Her voice was soft; her words were gentle and full of heartache.


　　Her baby kicked, making her smile. “I know, little one. As much as we badly want to see your daddy,? we can’t. Giving him flowers is enough. And letting him know that both of us are in good hands.” She gently stroked her belly in a circular motion. “...and that you’ll have someone to call a daddy as soon as you come out, Hemera.”


　　She called her child by the name Darwin had given her: Hemera. It wasn’t so bad. In fact, it sound’s angelic and kind and…light.


Chapter 14