Chapter 1 - Secret Business

"Sleep with me!" said a man to a girl who passed before him. The man didn't choose randomly, of course. He knew the girl he was talking to, who appeared in his dreams every night.

Even the man's grandmother had mentioned the girl's name repeatedly.

Ivana ...

Ivana ...

Ivana ...

The name seemed to keep spinning in the back of his head, like a vinyl record that played endlessly until he was tired. He was tired of thinking about how to do it without dropping his pride.

What did he do?

Don't ask. The man's name was Zach Levy, a successful businessman at a young age, a sophisticated appearance with a handsome face—hazel eyes framed by a piercing gaze and thick eyebrows, a well-chiseled jawline sweetened with fine hairs that added to the masculine feel, and a tall, well-built body with muscles carved all over that made it feel firm to the touch.

No one would refuse an invitation like the one Zach had just extended to a girl whose appearance was not stunning. Ivana was pretty but not the most appealing.

Yet, many men wished they could enjoy the beautiful curves of her body. She is a charismatic girl.

"What did you say?" asked Ivana with a beady eye, a sign that she was both surprised and did not understand the meaning and direction of the man in front of her.

The sound of music was quite disturbing to the hearing and made Ivana have to rack her brains a little to interpret the man's intentions.

"Are you pretending not to hear so I can repeat it?" asked the man.

Ivana shook her head.

"I didn't hear it." Her hand made a loop in the air. "You didn't hear? It's noisy in here."

The man nodded.

"You're right. How about you come with me to discuss this matter? It's ... business." The man came closer and spoke near Ivana's ear so as not to have to repeat his words; the girl would surely hear them enough.

Hearing the word 'business' made Ivana's eyes light up instantly. She nodded, but then it was her turn to bring her lips to the man's ear.

"But I can't right now. You know, it's time for me to work."

"So, when? I can't wait."

Ivana looked thoughtful.

"How about tomorrow?"

The man shook his head.

"In the evening, after you finish work. How about it?"

"I'm sorry, sir. It's already late. You should rest and keep your wife company. So I guess ... tomorrow."

The man snorted. He didn't like whenever anyone assumed he was a family man. Not at all. He was single until now and had never tasted the world's pleasures in the form of a woman.

It could be because he was too busy with his business or the curse.

The man shook his head to dispel the memory of his miserable life while rejecting Ivana's answer.

"I want it today. I'll wait until you finish your work, then you'll come with me. I don't want to hear 'no', because I'm here to take you successfully, not to a rejection. Good work, Ms. Sanchez."

And ... the man didn't go anywhere but sat in the back row, avoiding the spotlight. He was pretty famous—what was the purpose of coming to a nightclub and sitting down to watch Ivana's melodious voice? That would certainly be a question and even a headline later.

He enjoyed Ivana's singing. No wonder so many people flocked to see her perform. There were even some guests who tipped her.

Zach also saw some of them trying to flirt with Ivana, and the way the girl refused, really amazed Zach.

Not only does she look charismatic, but she also has a fascinating character.

Ivana rushed backstage and into the dressing room, where she had put everything. She changed her clothes and was surprised when a man was already behind her and helping her fix her zipper.

Ivana—the girl who was initially clad in tight clothes while on stage with a wig that made her look different has now turned into a plain girl with no makeup and long wavy hair that flows and gives off a vanilla scent—let the man behind her do so.

There was no refusal from her for what Zach was doing.

Zach sniffed her scent for a moment, then let her turn around and face him.

"Oh, you're still here, Mr. Compulsion. I thought you were tired of waiting," Ivana said, in a slightly mocking tone, because earlier, Zach had seemed impatient. Now he was right in front of her.

"I told you I'd wait for you to finish work, right? Now come with me!"

"Now? Are you so eager for this business, hm?" The girl put on her flat shoes before straightening up and flashing a sweet smile on her pretty face. "Come, I'm ready."

They traveled a long way and passed through a pine forest. However, Ivana was not the least bit suspicious of this man she had met only a few hours ago.

Until they arrived at a luxurious modern mansion, he seemed to build only a few houses there.

"You're an introvert with good taste, Mr. ..." Ivana frowned, trying to remember the other person's name because she could have forgotten even if the man had said it.

Don't be surprised, hundreds of men offered her to sleep over or be a chat buddy, but it was only with Zach that she agreed to go along.

It was nothing; she just felt there was something that made her unable to refuse.

"Zach Levy, you can call me Zach. I don't like to be too formal with you. Have a seat, Ms. Sanchez. What would you like to drink?" Zach invited his guest over while he got a bottle of wine for them to enjoy.

"Is there a party?" asked Ivana again when Zach handed her the fantastic value drink.

"Of course. You are my party. Let's get to the point. As I said, I'm going to take you into business."

Ivana wanted to interrupt, but Zach's gaze made her undo it. She knew he was in serious mode. So she let Zach continue his sentence.

"I don't need to tell you why, and you're not allowed to ask. But it's important to me. And I didn't choose you for no reason either. For that one, I can still say it, but not now."

"When?"

"Later, when I'm sure that I can trust you."

Both of them were silent for a moment. But a moment later, Zach began to open his voice and loudly voiced his goal of bringing Ivana to his private place.

"I want to rent your womb, bear children as my heirs. I will give you luxurious facilities and everything you need in this place. Remember, only in this place. You need to keep this secret from everyone and do as I say. What do you say?"

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