Saved by the CEO

Currently being rewritten... --- Jaden picked up the gun lying on the table, its click resonating with a menacing threat. "You have three months to obtain that Jewel for me. If successful, you'll regain your brother unharmed; failure, however, will result in a brutal punishment. I'll shatter every bone in his body, feed him to my shark, and end your life with my bare hands." Extending his hand, he posed a chilling ultimatum. "Agreed?" There was no choice but to accept. Samantha Hale's heart raced as she faced this daunting challenge. All she'd ever desired was a better future for herself and her brother Derek. Since their parents' tragic deaths three years prior, she had sacrificed her own education to provide for their survival. Derek's education was paramount, and she tirelessly worked to cover the endless expenses. Life had already thrown them curveballs, but now, an unexpected obstacle loomed – how could she possibly win the affection of a powerful CEO, whose wealth dwarfed comprehension? Nathaniel Kress, a man who believed love was nothing more than a cruel deception, had sworn off it after a devastating past. Once bitten, twice shy, he vowed never to fall prey again. Yet, fate seemed determined to test his resolve, introducing her into his life. Equipped with newfound determination, Nathaniel prepared to face the inevitable games, vowing not to be the one left with a破碎 heart. Let's see how amusing it would be to toy with someone else's emotions. {Please read and enjoy}