‘Betrayal's sting had barely faded when fate delivered a new venom’... This defined my present life situation.

What is more disdignifying and stupid than laying with a member of the same family who destroyed your happiness?..

The same family you vowed to take revenge on, not long ago!..

Damn, I'd been so daft to think sleeping with him for money was an opportunity from the heavens!

I had no idea when my hand lost hold of the duvet around me and it began falling off but luckily, I quickly held it again before it could even fall off my chest..

I tried disbelieving his words but deep down in me, I knew I was going to be deceiving myself and turning blind eye to the truth if I did.

I stared at the handsome devil infront of me while still breathless..

Him Claiming to be a Scott seemed to be so true..

It was as if the truth was right there, glaring at me..

Truly, Ryan had always made me believe he's the first son but of course, I can't believe him anymore. Not after what he did to me, yesterday!..

This man's name is Richard.. that same letter ‘R’ that begins the name of every Jason's Scott offspring..

The mark at the back of his palm is so unique and only the male members of the Scott have it.. including my son, Reid.

His eyes, black hair.. all resembled that of Ryan and even Jason Scott, himself!!.

Why then would I ignore the fact that's actually true?!!.

At that point, I knew I was doomed.

Not just doomed, doomed beyond repair!

“I never expected you to satisfy me that way..” he reiterated for the second time that morning.

Oh damn!..

What if the intimacy was recorded and it gets aired?.. After all, the Scotts devilish blood and intention to ruin me runs through his veins!

Yesterday, the 15th of May hit me with the greatest shock ever and now, the 16th of May is doing the same?!..

Can this weekend be any better?!!!

My breathlessness intensified as each second passed by and I felt like fainting or going back in time, to change the events that happened..

“Now tell me Jemimah, isn't getting caught by the psychiatrist better than this mess you've just entered?.. you could see your intimacy video going viral on TV tomorrow!” my mind screamed..

I shook my head a bit.

He didn't record it right?..

I believed that for a second until another haunting statement came from a tiny voice in my head.

“Of course he recorded it, that's why he was wearing a mask!”

My head instantly spun around at that statement.

I was completely finished, I needed not to confirm!!

“Trust me, I was really expecting my client until you walked into my room on your own.…” he spoke again and then smirked..

“I recognised you immediately since I'd seen lots of your pictures” he smirked again.

“I decided to pretend like I didn't know you and surprisingly, you tagged along” he annoyed me by licking his lower lips and raising his hand to my neck...

This devil, how could he deceive me last night despite knowing my identity?!!!

For the next few seconds, Ryan's face replaced his and yesterday's events flashed in my head..

Fragments of sad emotions crept in too and the hatred yesterday's events gifted me for the Scott's family also began overwhelming me..

I folded my fists tight..

“I never knew you could sati–” he was about to finish that particular statement he turned into an anthem today when I raised my hand to his cheeks and hit him hard..

I transferred all aggressions..

Aggressions from the pains..

Pains from his family's actions!!

I transferred all to his right cheek without having a second thought and my tears escaped from my eyes where they were caged in.

“All men are bastards and you're not excluded!” I spat, giving my runny nose the freedom it demanded too..

I felt worthless and it seemed like I'd been used again to satisfy cravings..

The same way Ryan used me severally, against my will most times, until we had Reid unexpectedly..

I've always tried to believe I was as priceless and important as other ladies but the Scott's family had always erased that mentality and unfortunately, it was happening again!..

He rubbed his cheeks which were surely stinging now before landing his gaze back on me.

“You're even more interesting than I thought” he said in a mutter, chuckling and out of anger, I raised my hand to his cheek, intending to hit him again..

However, that intention was short-lived when he grabbed my wrist firmly and made my hand stop mid-air.

At a wavering instant, his expression changed and no traces of smile nor his usual creepy smirk remained..

My gaze expanded..

“You aren't the only betrayed one here..” he said and as if those words were magical, my heart softened a bit and the door of my curiosity opened..

“Huh?..” I found myself voicing out while my wrist remained caged in his grip.

“How do you feel when you're being stripped off your rights and what ought to be rightfully yours is on the verge of being given to your kid brother?..” he asked with every corner of his face screaming nothing but seriousness..

My curiosity morphed into confusion and all I expected from him were more words. More clarifying statements.

He sighed and let go of my hand, seeming like he wasn't ready to go further in speaking..

“What are you talking about?..” I was forced to speak out of impatience. Without a word, he averted his gaze to the space, staring completely at nothing in particular..

“Jason Scott made a rule on the fifth of August, a year ago, 2017 to be precise..” he began..

“Okay?..” I said inwardly and then he landed his gaze back on me..

“That the first person, amongst Ryan and I to bear two sons, will succeed him” he said.

My brows scrunched up on their own in surprise..

This was really the first time I'll be hearing that.

“Those properties are mine as the heir and that's why I left home that very day and never returned even till now, that's probably why you never knew me!..” I saw his fists tighten in anger and for a second, hatred appeared in his eyes but it disappeared immediately..

“When you bore Ryan a son last year, I almost went insane because I didn't expect it to happen so fast!” this time he raised his voice and the hatred he had for Ryan didn't bother hiding itself in his expression again..

“How do you think I felt?!!” he asked.

I stared at him with speechlessness and then he turned his back at me, burying his face into his palms while I graced my sight with the beauty of his back..

He had been so hurt too.

“I… I…”

I just couldn't find the correct words to say!..

“You don't have to say anything,..”

“Huh”

He nodded

“Yeah, because I'll be returning home soon and the first thing I'll be doing when I get home is to restrict Ryan from using your son to meet dad's condition. His new wife should bear the sons, not someone he had already cut ties with!..” he said with a smirk..

I bit my lower lip.

That seems to be in my favor..

I gulped.

“And you know, I’ll be able to help you retrieve your rights over your son if you agree to help me..” he said again and I raised a brow..

“Huh..”

“Hel.. help you.., how?..” my words stumbled upon each other.

“I want to return home with a wife” he said and I breathed wondering how my help was needed that way..

“And I need you to be my wife" he released a bombshell that made me gasp.

“Eh?!” I exclaimed

“When Ryan and your family fully recognise me?!” I said in my head

“You'll have to undergo a face surgery to change your looks if you want to do this” he said as if he read my thoughts.

“Marry me for just three years and bear me two sons..” he released another blow that sent a wave of shock down my spine..

The duvet Instantly began falling off my body..

And I grabbed it quickly but that didn't stop it from exposing my breasts and I wasn't so worried about it because that was the least worry on my mind….

Why would he dare to make such a request?!

“Do this and I'll help you get revenge and even your son..” he said.

“Not like I'm on good terms with my family anyways” he shrugged..

I stared at him, still with a shocked expression on. Despite the fact that I badly wanted to speak, my tongue seemed tied like the caged bird in Maya Angelou's poem who craved freedom but had tied feet and clipped wings..

In my own case, the shock his words bumped into me with, were the exact reason why my tongue seemed unable to mutter a word..

I really wasn't expecting that statement, not even in a couple of years!..

Was he insane or was just rehearsing the words he'd be saying to his woman because how on earth would he choose to say such words to me?!...

“Just three years, I promise. We don't even need to have sex, you can always get pregnant through the medical process..” he shrugged.

I scoffed for the umpteenth time!..

He was simply demanding for a contract marriage and surrogacy at the same time even as a member of the family I'd sworn to destroy!!

I became breathless.

“What exactly do you take me for?..” I said coldly as my tongue was finally able to mutter a word. He said nothing but raised a brow as if my words sounded confusing to his hearing.

“Tell me, what exactly do you think I am!..” I yelled this time, fighting back my tears who were stubbornly threatening to come out.

“The fact that I have no family doesn't mean I am a ball that could be tossed around after being used by someone” I said and a tear fell from my eye..

“And who is talking about a tossed ball?" He asked, getting me more pissed off. I swallowed hard and stared at him in silence for a second or even two.

“I guess the entire Scott family is on a mission to use me as a pawn in their game” I said, nodding slowly, making sure I spoke without letting my tears out.

“Your brother used me for nothing but to satisfy himself and bear him a son and now, you're on the verge of using me for that too” I said with a painful smile.

He sucked in a deep breath.

“That's not it Jemmy…” he shortened my name but I was too pained to check if I loved it not.

“Lie to me one last time and this won't go well” I threatened, even though I knew I was the one wrapped at the tip of his fingers as a billionaire and not him.

A single order from him could give my life a total change. Really..

I hated the way my tears poured and made me seem weak but they were rather too stubborn to be withheld at the same time.

“It's not a coercive demand, you'll do what pleases you” he said, getting me more upset.

“Of course, I'll do what pleases me!” I retorted and he scoffed.

“So you'll let this opportunity slide? Think about it, I'll pay in millions, help you get revenge and help you get your son back for just a three-year job” He smirked, staring deeply into my eyes..

The benefits re-echoed in my ears a million times at once and I found myself gulping hard.

“This is a life changing opportunity. I'm ready to go to the law court to sign an agreement if you don't trust me" he said seriously.

And then..

Just before I could stop myself..,,

My arms literally dropped in defeat..