Semua Bab Reborn Rich: My Fiancé and Step-Sister Killed Me Once.: Bab 1 - Bab 10

ARDENI was signing away my mother's life.The pen felt off in my shaky hands, but I forced myself to sign my name across the bottom of the insurance transfer payment page. My signature was slightly incorrect, and it looks nothing like I used to write it before I got diagnosed with cancer. But at least this was done, Twenty million dollars from my mom's life savings to Lucas, the only man I trusted with my life."There," I whispered, my voice barely audible through my sore scratchy throat. "It's finished."I looked up at Lucas with so much love in my heart that it physically hurt. He was going to invest this money for our future, for the family we'd build together. Mom would be so proud knowing her daughter found someone who cared enough to help secure our tomorrow.Lucas took the papers from my shaking hands, and his smile was so wide and beautiful. "Your mom was incredible, babe. She'd be so happy knowing you're trusting the people who love you most."Love. The word made my chest fl

ARDEN I checked my phone and my heart dropped as I recalled a crucial thing that happened before. Shit. Shit. Shit. The Windsor presentation was today. How could I forget? In my past life, I'd worked on this project for three weeks straight, staying late every night to perfect every detail. And Rita had waltzed in, claimed she "helped" with it, and got promoted from contract worker to permanent employee. Not this time. I grabbed my bag and ran out the door, my heels clicking against the hallway floor. The elevator was too slow so I took the stairs, jumping two steps at a time. Outside, I started my car and pulled into traffic. Then I remembered the route I was about to take was jammed packed today. In my past life, I'd sat in traffic for forty minutes and missed the entire presentation. "No way," I muttered, yanking the steering wheel right. I took the back streets instead, driving faster than I should. The morning sun was bright and I was making good time until… A brown blur

ARDENAll the color drained from his face. "You wouldn't.""Try me."We stared at each other for a long moment. I could see him calculating, trying to figure out if I was bluffing.I wasn't."What do you want?" he finally asked."I want you to stay away from me," I said. "No more assigning my projects to Rita. No more making me work overtime while she leaves early. No more touching me, asking me out, or making any kind of inappropriate comments. You'll treat me like any other employee. Actually, better. Because if you don't, this recording goes to everyone."His jaw clenched. "Fine.""And one more thing," I added. "You're going to recommend me for the senior marketing position that's opening up next month.""What? That position isn't even posted yet…""I know. But it will be. And when it is, you're going to put my name forward with a glowing recommendation."He looked like he wanted to murder me. But he nodded."Good," I said, turning toward the door. "I'm glad we could reach an under

ARDENI woke up feeling warm and safe.Something soft was covering me and it smelled so good. The smell felt like cedarwood and it made me want to bury my face in it forever. So I did exactly that, snuggling closer and breathing in deep.Then everything from last night crashed down on me. The dinner, the wine, Rita…and stumbling into a hotel room, and.. Jett…?Oh God! Jett!My eyes flew open and I was lying on a huge bed in a hotel room. Early morning light was coming through the curtains. And sitting in a chair across from me, watching me with his intense eyes was Jett. He looked like he hadn't slept all night with his black hair messy and his white shirt unbuttoned at the top, showing his throat and a bit of his chest.And I'd been sniffing his jacket like a complete creep because the soft thing covering me was his suit jacket that I was literally hugging to my face.My cheeks burned hot with embarrassment."You're awake," he said.I sat up quickly, dropping the jacket like it was

ARDENThe office door opened and our new manager walked in.He was tall and lanky with this arrogant look on his face like he owned the company. He walked like every woman should be grateful just to breathe the same air as him.Ugh. I already hated him. I can tell winning him over would be the hardest challenge. Why did Derek have to go when I've finally managed to tame him! Fate please be on my side!"Good morning everyone," he said loudly. "I'm Richard Sterling, your new manager transferred from the head office."Everyone stopped working to look at him and he smiled like he enjoyed the attention way too much. "I've been briefed on the team and I have to say, I'm not impressed with what I've seen so far."Oh great."I heard Derek recommended someone for the senior position," Richard continued, his eyes scanning the room until they landed on me. "Arden Steele, right?"I stood up. "Yes, sir."He looked me up and down in a way that made my skin crawl and I wanted to shower immediately.