QUITE REFRESHING

Cherry gazed at her reflection in the mirror, her eyes scrutinizing every detail. She had applied her normal mascara and lip gloss that morning, and her hair was tied back in a simple ponytail. She looked... ordinary.

But as she turned to leave, her eyes landed on a photo on the table. It was a picture of her brother, taken before his accident. He was smiling, his eyes bright with laughter.

Cherry's heart twisted in pain as she gazed at the photo. She remembered the day it was taken, remembered the sound of her brother's laughter, the feel of his arms around her.

She felt a lump form in her throat as she gazed at the photo. She was doing this for him, for his surgery, for his future. She was marrying a man she barely knew, a man who was only doing this for his own reasons.

But as she looked at her brother's photo, Cherry felt a surge of determination. She would do this, no matter what. She would marry Liam, and she would make sure her brother got the surgery he needed.

With newfound resolve, Cherry turned away from the photo and headed out the door. She was ready to face whatever lay ahead.

Ma'am rossy I will be out with a friend of mine they are outside waiting for me

" A friend ? Ma'am rossy inquired she never heard rossy discuss about any friend before

" Yes s friend see you soon cherry replied pecking her cheeks she left the house

Ma'am Rossys eyes widened in shock as she watched Cherry get into the luxury car. "Cherry, where are you going?" she asked, rushing to the door.

Cherry smiled reassuringly. "I'll be fine, Ma'am Rossu I'll be back soon."

The driver nodded respectfully and closed the door behind Cherry. As the car pulled away, Ma'am Rossy couldn't help but wonder who those men were and where they were taking Cherry.

Meanwhile, Cherry sat in the car, feeling a mix of emotions. She had agreed to meet the mysterious man, but she still had no idea what to expect.

When they arrived at the mansion, Cherry's eyes widened in awe. The sprawling estate was surrounded by lush greenery and a private gate. The other mansion they went to wasn't as beautiful as this

The butler greeted her at the entrance, his expression neutral. "Welcome, miss...?"

Cherry raised an eyebrow, amused. "You don't know my name?"

The butler hesitated. "I'm afraid I'm not at liberty to disclose that information, miss."

Cherry smirked. "And what about your employer's name?"

The butler's expression remained neutral. "I'm afraid that's confidential information, miss."

Cherry's eyes narrowed slightly. This was getting interesting.

The butler led her to a lavish living room, where a man stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, sipping a glass of wine. He turned to face her, his eyes scanning her from head to toe.

"Ah, you're here," he said, his voice dripping with pride and arrogance. "I must say, you're even more beautiful than I remembered."

Cherry's eyes locked onto his, her own pride rising to the surface. "And you are...?" she asked, her voice cool and confident.

The man smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "You'll find out soon enough," he said, his voice dripping with condescension.

Cherry rolled her eyes reluctantly

Liam's eyes seemed to bore into Cherry's soul, as if daring her to look away. But Cherry refused to back down, her own pride and arrogance rising to the surface.

"I must say, you're quite... refreshing," Liam said, his voice dripping with condescension. "Most women would be falling all over themselves to meet me."

Cherry raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. "And why is that?" she asked, her voice cool.

Liam smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Because I'm a billionaire, of course," he said, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. "I have the power and the wealth to give you everything you've ever wanted."

Cherry's eyes narrowed slightly, her mind racing with thoughts. She needed the money for her brother's surgery, but she refused to be intimidated by Liam's arrogance.

"I'm not impressed," she said, her voice firm. "I'm here for one reason, and one reason only the contract

Liam's expression changed, a hint of surprise flickering across his face. But then, his arrogant mask slipped back into place.

"Very well," he said, his voice dripping with condescension. "We'll discuss the details of our... arrangement."

Cherry's eyes locked onto his, her own pride and arrogance rising to the surface. She was ready to play Liam's game, but she refused to be intimidated.