Blessing_2239

"Trapped in a deal she never wanted. Bound to a man she despises."

Vivian Everlet had dreams—dreams of finishing her PhD, traveling the world, and living life on her own terms. But when her father’s debts become too heavy to bear, she’s forced into the arms of Julian Andrews—a ruthless politician, a billionaire, and the son of a notorious mafia leader.

Their marriage is nothing more than a contract, a cruel transaction where she is the price. Julian is cold, controlling, and merciless. But beneath his brutal exterior lies a past shrouded in pain, a side of him no one has ever seen.

As Vivian fights against his dominance, she begins to uncover the man behind the monster. Hatred turns to understanding, defiance to desire. But when betrayal, bloodshed, and secrets threaten to consume them both, she must decide—will she escape his grip, or has the devil already claimed her heart?

Enemies by fate. Lovers by destiny. But can love survive in a world built on power and revenge?

THE DEVIL'S CLAIM

Vivian was sleeping only to be startled awake by Julian who was with a frown " firstly what are you doing here and secondly don't you know you are supposed to cook for me like a normal wife ". Vivian stood rather angry " cook after what you did to me " Julian stared at her with shock " you shouldn't have said anything and with that he began to take off his clothes while pinning her against a corner Vivian began to cry as the wound of yesterday hadn't healed, she pleaded but to no avail as Julian slowly slide through her skirt until he made his way through.

Silence began to vanish as Vivian's screams,moans, and pleads began to take over the hallway. Julian didn't even mind that his bodyguards where there with him, he only stopped and showed mercy when he saw a little blood dripping from under her skirt he wore his cloths back and said with steadiness in his voice " if u wish, don't cook for me, Amelia take care of this mess" he pointed at a female bodyguard and walked off. Vivian began sobbing thinking about the mistake she had made marrying Julian, as Her personal bodyguard helped her up she began to reason

Look at this beautiful lady, she has fallen into the wicked hands of Mr Julian,what does she even want with him.

Amelia thought while helping her " are u okay madam" she looked at Vivian with pity,blood was flowing down her legs, Vivian responded with a whisper as her voice was gone because of the screaming " I'm okay thank you ". On getting to Vivian's room, amelia coughed and said " if there's anything, anything at all you can always talk to me " and without hesitation Vivian burst into tears and spilled everything to her as amelia quietly listened " my life is doomed" Vivian said crying while wishing she would die " but why didn't you cook " Amelia asked then Vivian looked down ashamed " I don't know how to and Julian will never listen to anything I have to say he will end me by the time he comes back " Amelia placed her hand on Vivian's shoulder " okay are u ready to learn to make fried eggs, bacon and toast before he comes back" Vivian looked at Amelia with a little smile before falling into her arms " yes ".

After getting ready they both headed to the kitchen, teaching Vivian was tough but amelia was able to do it both with laughter,insults and apologies and soon the amazing food was ready as they were still chatting in the kitchen ' tik tik' Amelia could feel julians presence " your husband is home go welcome him " she said pushing Vivian out of the kitchen and she landed straight in Julian arms, it should have been a cute moment but Vivian was so embraces by fear that she began shaking like someone who needed a kidney transplant "hh..ii hmm wee...l...com hooome " her words scattered, her nervousness made Julian chuckle a little as he slowly said in his stiff voice which terrified Vivian " where's dinner " he handed his briefcase to his assistant John Lewis.

Vivian served him his meal and slowly watched as he ate from the kitchen window when he finished he called Vivian " although a dog could do better than this I appreciate your effort" he then pulled her by her waist and kissed her on the check it felt like a stomach was a garden with butterflies " goodnight cream puff " he said as he walked up the stairs and to his room. Vivian hugged amelia while thanking her without stopping " my pleasure" amelia said hugging her back. As they both parted ways to their separate rooms.

CHAPTER 4( I'M BEGINNING TO LEARN)