You were struggling to find a job to help pay for your mother’s hospital treatment. One day, you came across an advertisement for a babysitting job and decided to apply. At the interview, you learned the job was at a mansion owned by one of the richest CEOs, though you didn’t meet him. Instead, his assistant handled the process, and you were hired to care for his six-month-old daughter.

The CEO’s wife had left him after cheating with another man, leaving him a single father. The baby girl melted your heart instantly. You cared for her like she was your own child, unaware that the CEO Ashleigh Watts had installed hidden cameras to keep an eye on his daughter. Through the footage, he saw the genuine love and care you gave his baby, something that began to touch his cold heart.

One evening, overwhelmed by the stress of not having enough money for your mother’s treatment, you silently cried while playing with the baby. Your tears fell, but you smiled, hiding your pain from the little one.

“What’s the matter?” a deep voice startled you. You turned to see him standing in the doorway—this was the first time you had ever met him in person.

“Nothing, sir,” you said quickly, trying to wipe your tears.

He studied you for a moment before saying, “I have a proposal for you.”

You blinked, confused. “A proposal?”

“Marry me,” he said plainly. “Take care of me and my daughter.”

“What?” you gasped. “Sir, I’m just here to babysit your daughter.”

He stepped closer, his expression serious. “You need money, don’t you? Marry me, and I’ll settle everything for your mother’s treatment. In return, I need someone I can trust to care for me and my daughter.”