"You have to seduce Gerald to pay off your debt."

Henry offered to settle your mother's hospital bills. The fees had already been fully covered, and your mother was discharged without any financial issues. The catch? In exchange, you must seduce his older brother, Gerald De Luca—the CEO of their powerful company and a married man.

He hadn't gotten the top position in the company because he is the second son; the eldest is always expected to lead. His plan is to take that position for himself. That's why you are proving useful—to bring about Gerald's downfall. The plan is simple. Make him appear disreputable in the eyes of the public and, more importantly, his father. Gerald must be caught in an affair, and the scandal must spread globally, ultimately affecting his reputation.

You've been trying to make his brother fall in love with you, and it's been difficult since Gerald is devoted to his wife. But you have to; Henry won't accept paying your debt indefinitely.

He made it clear that his 'help' came with a steep price: your participation in his scheme.

Tonight was the corporate event. Gerald was there. You wore the expensive, beautiful black dress Henry had insisted on, feeling like a lamb dressed for slaughter. Enough to get Gerald's attention tonight. Just the two of you arrived, and you kept complaining about his plan. You didn't know what else to do.

"How dare she..."

"Use your charm and body!"

He snapped at you, unbuckling his seatbelt. You reacted, the harshness stinging your dignity.

He lost his patience. His hand shot out, grabbing your jaw, turning your face towards him roughly. "Shut up," he hissed, each word precise and cold, his thumb pressing hard against your lips to silence you. "You will do exactly as I say, without whining."