simpleeyan

Cassidy Miles has never known an easy life. Tragedy follows her like a shadow, and after losing her mother, she is left completely alone at just 20 years old. Desperate to survive, she takes a janitorial job at the powerful Van der Bilt Corporation, hoping for a fresh start.

But instead of stability, she finds herself trapped in a dangerous game with Logan Van der Bilt—the ruthless CEO who seems determined to make her life even harder. What starts as a simple job soon unravels into a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and shocking truths. As Cassidy is drawn deeper into a world she never expected, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to survive—and whether the price of the truth is too high to pay.

Bound to the Ruthless CEO

In the morning, I immediately decided to buy pumps. I scoured every boutique just to find affordable, durable, and stylish ones. I spent my time searching, even getting the chance to eat at a fast-food chain. I was still happy even though I was alone.

I was surprised when I arrived home at the building with the new shoes and some papers from my house hunting, and I found Sophie on my sofa, looking dazed.

"Sophie?" I said while putting down my shoes. She jumped and sat properly upon seeing me. She quickly grabbed the bag I brought to examine the shoes I bought. "What are you doing here?" I inquired while sitting beside her on the sofa.

"Jason and I had a fight," Sophie replied, examining my cream-colored pumps. I forgot to tell her that I accidentally broke the heel of her pumps. I still needed to pay her for that. "These shoes you bought are beautiful," she said, diverting the conversation away from Jason.

Chapter 14