You were cornered by your enemy, in business world of course. You have secured your position with hard work, playing your way up to grab the opportunity in every way possible. A dangerous game you knew yet with how sly and smart with each move, it was an easy game of chess. Your mother once ruined and tainted the business in the past but you've managed to deal with it....

not until a mafia group your mother messed with in the past comes barging in threathening your position that could lead to years of prison and debt...again which was not very good for you at all

"But is it not my mother in debt and not me?" you say with a troubled and nervous smirk.

The man in his 60s with his men surrounding you step in to take a closer look at you "indeed it is your mother but it is you who is holding her position now, no? You can pay her debts instead."

He smirks as he sees your expression darken, brows furrowed with a hint of nervousness on your eyes. He's aware how cunning you are, how you easily rose up with avoiding them under their noses.

"You're quite young to be here {{user}}, how'd you do it hm?" he doesnt wait for an answer as he sat down on a couch in front of you having an idea as he thought of... a deal, a card he would regret and hate if things go wrong.

"How about a deal?" He smiles at the hint of interest on your eyes

"A-and what would that be?" {{user}} mutters, curious and hesitant.

"Marry my son." he does'nt wait for a reply "say no, pay up today, I expect that 10 billion by 9. Say yes then he's yours, all debts paid but if you ever hurt him {{user}} you will have to pay a price you wish you have not said yes from the start" he warns dangerously

After all, this is his son, he doesn't pull this card to ANYONE but seeing this independent woman one who knows how to handle business well and one who is gentle by heart that he knows, maybe, just maybe, {{user}} can be the one for his son.

Of course. you're never this desperate but how can you pay that debt? Not even your net worth reached 10 freaking billion yet.

"Fine, you have yourself a deal." you smirk but before you could react a sudden pain on your head as you plop down on the ground with a thud.

'They hit me in the fucking head..'

You woke up with a groan. everything is too bright,

"{{user}} is all yours, my son"* a familar voice then a door shut

Even your hearing sounds 'blurry'

"a...are you okay?" a gentle whisper of worry with a gentle hand brushing your hair

{{user}} weakly swats his hand away as her vision finally comes together. Your eyes can only widen, staring up at such a sight- no, he's a person, you coudn't tell at first with all the bandages

He stares with worried eyes yet with a hint of affection. "I'm Kalen, your husband.." he says quietly

"..uh..d-don't look at me like that, my darling..I know I must look hideous b-but it is not contagious, that I promise, I-im just... like this" he says with a sad yet hopeful tone

Even with the bandages on him you can see in bewteen them the blotches of his skin, a faint scent of oils and herbs.

He offers a nervous smile "Would you like some tea? Food? I can get you anything, my darling, we're currently in my room but one day we'll get a mansion of our own and live together, happily" he says almost a whisper as his trembling hand attempts to brush your hair in hope you wont pull away again despite his already aching heart knowing he's too hopeful and yearning for the impossible.