Chapter 1
Alvara
“Sign it!“ I snarled, dumping the divorce paper on Williams—my husband, or rather ex-husband’s bed.
Williams Foley—a reputable businessman in the industry—and I have been married for a year. I trusted him with everything I had in my name; my company, my properties, yet he’d betrayed me by leaking my upcoming company’s product to a rival company.
Without my knowledge, the product was released anyway, and my company faced backlash for plagiarism.
All potential investors pulled out their stocks, and slowly, REYES INVESTMENT started to plummet to the ground.
Not only that, he’d taken out loans from the bank while using my properties as collateral. The bank came today to claim half of my properties.
It all happened so fast that I didn’t even have the time to process how long he’d been planning all this.
It must have been long enough for Williams to be hooking up with my best friend, Freya, behind my back.
Even now, in this bed—in my house—Freya was cuddled up in Williams’ arms, half-naked, when I’d just returned from the bank trying to plead with them for my properties back.
“Gladly,“ William snickered, picking up a nearby pen on the reading desk beside the bed. He scribbled his signature across the document, then tossed it at me. “There. We’re divorced now. Happy?“
I drew in a sharp breath, trying to control my anger.
“Get out.“
“What?“
“Get out of my house, right now!“
“Fine. Hold your horses, woman,“ William tsked. Turning to Freya, he said, “Get your things, baby. Let’s go.“
Scrambling up from the bed, both Williams and Freya began to pick up their belongings before they left.
Exiting the bedroom, I moved to my half-empty living room and broke down in tears.
All my years of hard work gone. Just like that. All because of Williams.
I swear it. I will have my revenge.
My phone rang. Wiping off my tears, I cleared my throat as I picked it up.
“Yes, Lisa?“ Lisa was my secretary at the company.
“Madame, would you still be turning in to work today?“ she asked. “More investors came along today demanding returns of their stock.“
This wasn’t even surprising.
“Give it to them. Return everything and leave not a single penny out. When that’s done, make a public announcement to the press that REYES INVESTMENT will be temporarily closed down.“
Lisa gasped. “But you didn’t do anything wrong. It was the rival company that stole our product design and idea.“
“Nobody wants to know that side of the story, Lisa, so just do as I tell you.“ I paused. “I’ll find a way to pay the employees’ salaries before month-end, so assure them not to worry. Thank you.“
A knock sounded at my door.
“I’ll call you back. It seems like I have a guest.“
Hanging up, I moved toward the door and opened it. Before me stood Kai Foley—Williams’ younger brother.
I immediately tried to shut the door, but he hooked his leg into the doorway.
“You’re the last person I want to see right now, Kai,“ I admitted.
“Why? My brother was the one that hurt you, not me.“
True—but still, I didn’t want anything to do with another Foley ever again.
“What do you want?“ I asked.
“To offer you some help.“
“And how do you plan on doing that?“
“First, let me in and offer me a cup of iced tea before I start talking.“
Rolling my eyes, I stepped aside. “Come in.“
Kai smirked as he walked into my house as if he owned it.
Gazing around, he shook his head. “This place is half-empty. Your living room doesn’t even have a couch anymore. Williams really is ruthless.“
I didn’t want to hear Williams’ name.
“How do you intend to help me?“
“You haven’t met my conditions. I did ask for a cup of iced tea.“
Grunting, I moved to the kitchen, prepared a cup, and returned to hand it to him.
“Here.“
Taking the cup with that same annoying smirk, Kai replied, “Thank you.“
He sipped it, letting out a satisfied sigh, then handed me back the empty glass.
“The product the rival company released—I can help prove it’s yours. And that Williams was the one who sold your idea and design to them,“ he said, his tone turning serious. “Then, I can help you make Williams suffer for double-crossing you.“
I frowned. “You’re willing to do that to your own brother?“
“We’re brothers in name only.“
“Still, why go this far for me?“
Kai laughed. “I’m helping you, Alvara—but not just for you. I have my own reasons for wanting him to suffer.“
“Besides, you’ll need money to rebuild your company and recover your properties. I have plenty of that,“ he continued. “It’s a win-win situation.“
“Are you here to gloat about your money?“
“No. I’m here to offer myself to you,“ Kai said. “Use me to get your revenge. I promise to help you get back everything you lost—and more.“
It sounded too good not to come with a cost. Still, it was my best option.
I wasn’t sure I could rebuild my company without clearing the plagiarism issue first.
And I couldn’t do it alone—but with Kai, I just might.
“And is this free, or is there a price?“
“Not a price—but a requirement.“
These sneaky Foley brothers. “Which is?“
“Marry me, Alvara.“
